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Two British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan blast
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Two British soldiers, from the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, have been killed in southern Afghanistan. Two UK soldiers have been killed when a bomb hit their vehicle in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
The Ministry of Defence said the soldiers, who were serving with the Brigade Reconnaissance Force, were killed when their vehicle struck a bomb while they were on patrol in Nahr-e Saraj in Central Helmand Province. The pair, from the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, were providing security in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province at the time of the explosion.
Their families have been informed. The soldiers had been serving with the Brigade Reconnaissance Force, and their families have been informed.
Meanwhile, a soldier killed by a bomb in Nahr-e Saraj on Wednesday has been named as L/Cpl Peter Eustace.Meanwhile, a soldier killed by a bomb in Nahr-e Saraj on Wednesday has been named as L/Cpl Peter Eustace.
The 25-year-old from Liverpool, a member of 2nd Battalion The Rifles, died when he was hit by an improvised explosive device while on patrol. Task Force Helmand spokesman Lt Col Gordon Mackenzie said of the latest deaths: "Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of both these brave soldiers at this very difficult time."
He was serving with Delhi Company of the 1st Yorkshire Regiment, attached to the Combined Force in Nahr-e Saraj in Helmand Province. The deaths bring the total number of British military personnel killed in operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 388.
'Loved by all'
Meanwhile, tributes have been paid to L/Cpl Eustace who died when he was hit by a bomb on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old from Liverpool, a member of 2nd Battalion The Rifles, was serving with Delhi Company of the 1st Yorkshire Regiment, attached to the Combined Force in Nahr-e Saraj in Helmand province.
His family said he was "loved by all" and would be missed.His family said he was "loved by all" and would be missed.
In a statement his mother Carole Ann, sister Kirsty and brother Ryan said: "Peter was very fit and he always wanted to join the Army. He was committed to carrying out a full career there."In a statement his mother Carole Ann, sister Kirsty and brother Ryan said: "Peter was very fit and he always wanted to join the Army. He was committed to carrying out a full career there."
L/Cpl Eustace - known as "Eust" to his friends - worked briefly as a painter and decorator before joining the Army seven years ago. He served tours in Basra, in southern Iraq, and in the Sangin district of northern Helmand.L/Cpl Eustace - known as "Eust" to his friends - worked briefly as a painter and decorator before joining the Army seven years ago. He served tours in Basra, in southern Iraq, and in the Sangin district of northern Helmand.
His commanding officer in 2 Rifles, Lt Col Bill Wright, said L/Cpl Eustace was "blessed with a huge character that matched his size".His commanding officer in 2 Rifles, Lt Col Bill Wright, said L/Cpl Eustace was "blessed with a huge character that matched his size".