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Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan blast | |
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Two UK soldiers have been killed when a bomb hit their vehicle in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has announced. | |
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. | |
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. |
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." | |
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". |