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| UK soldier killed in Afghanistan | UK soldier killed in Afghanistan |
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| A British soldier has been killed in an explosion while on a routine foot patrol in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. | A British soldier has been killed in an explosion while on a routine foot patrol in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. |
| Next of kin have been informed. The soldier was from 1st Battalion, the Royal Irish Regiment. | Next of kin have been informed. The soldier was from 1st Battalion, the Royal Irish Regiment. |
| Lt Col David Reynolds, spokesman for British Forces in Afghanistan, said: "This is a tragic loss." | Lt Col David Reynolds, spokesman for British Forces in Afghanistan, said: "This is a tragic loss." |
| The death brings the number of soldiers killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 117. | The death brings the number of soldiers killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 117. |
| Explosion | Explosion |
| The Ministry of Defence said the explosion, near Sangin district centre early on Thursday, was believed to have been from an improvised explosive device. | The Ministry of Defence said the explosion, near Sangin district centre early on Thursday, was believed to have been from an improvised explosive device. |
| The soldier was given first aid but died later. | The soldier was given first aid but died later. |
| Lt Col Reynolds said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with the friends and family at this most difficult time." | Lt Col Reynolds said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with the friends and family at this most difficult time." |
| Brig Gen Richard Blanchette, International Security Assistance Force spokesman, offered his condolences to relatives. | Brig Gen Richard Blanchette, International Security Assistance Force spokesman, offered his condolences to relatives. |
| He said: "This soldier died honourably, helping bring security to Afghanistan." | He said: "This soldier died honourably, helping bring security to Afghanistan." |
| The soldier is expected to be named by the MoD on Friday. | The soldier is expected to be named by the MoD on Friday. |