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A soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards has been killed on patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.A soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards has been killed on patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
A grenade blast killed the man. His name has not been released yet, but his family has been informed.A grenade blast killed the man. His name has not been released yet, but his family has been informed.
The patrol was operating in the north of Nahr-e Saraj district in Helmand Province.The patrol was operating in the north of Nahr-e Saraj district in Helmand Province.
The death brings the number of British military deaths in Afghanistan since 2001 to 418.The death brings the number of British military deaths in Afghanistan since 2001 to 418.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Major Ian Lawrence, said: "The thoughts of all within Task Force Helmand are with his family and friends at this difficult time."