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| Royal Marine dies in Afghanistan | Royal Marine dies in Afghanistan |
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| A Royal Marine has died after his unit came under fire in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. | A Royal Marine has died after his unit came under fire in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. |
| The marine, from 42 Commando, was involved in a clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand province. | The marine, from 42 Commando, was involved in a clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand province. |
| The death takes the number of UK troops killed in combat operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 51. | The death takes the number of UK troops killed in combat operations in Afghanistan since 2001 to 51. |
| An MoD spokesman said it was not connected to a major Nato assault against Taleban and drug traffickers in the same district. | |
| Our Marines continue to display professionalism, determination and dedication Brigadier Jerry Thomas Major Nato anti-Taleban drive | |
| Brigadier Jerry Thomas, Commander of the UK Task Force, said: "Our marine was killed during a pre-planned operation. | |
| "Whilst the loss of a valued colleague is a tragic blow, our Marines continue to display their professionalism, determination and dedication in carrying out their duties in our area of operations in an exemplary fashion." | |
| The MoD said the marine's next-of-kin have been informed. | |
| Last month, the government said the UK would deploy 1,400 more troops to Afghanistan over the summer, bringing total numbers up to 7,700. |