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A British soldier has been killed and four others injured in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.A British soldier has been killed and four others injured in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.
The dead soldier was from the 1st Battalion the Grenadier Guards, according to the MoD.The dead soldier was from the 1st Battalion the Grenadier Guards, according to the MoD.
They came under attack from Taleban forces during offensive operations in Garmsir, Helmand Province, overnight.They came under attack from Taleban forces during offensive operations in Garmsir, Helmand Province, overnight.
The next of kin of the soldiers involved have been informed. A total of 56 UK troops have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001.The next of kin of the soldiers involved have been informed. A total of 56 UK troops have been killed in Afghanistan since 2001.
The soldiers had been involved in clashes with the Taleban overnight on Friday when there was explosion.
BBC correspondent Alastair Leithead, reporting from Kabul, said five soldiers were taken away under fire and one was pronounced dead at the scene. Three were seriously injured and one suffered minor injuries.
Of the 56 killed in Afghanistan since 2001, 33 soldiers have died in combat, while others have died from accidents, illness, or non-combat injuries, according to the MoD.