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A British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. A British soldier has been killed and two others injured in an explosion in southern Afghanistan.
The soldier, who has not been named, was serving with the 1st Battalion of The Royal Anglian Regiment. Next of kin have been informed. The deceased, who has not been named, was serving with the 1st Battalion of The Royal Anglian Regiment.
The UK has 7,100 troops in Afghanistan, mainly concentrated in the southern province of Helmand, where they have been fighting the Taleban. The soldiers had been returning to base after a routine patrol at 0550 local time when an explosion struck their Vector vehicle.
More than 60 military personnel have died since operations began in 2001. The UK has 7,100 troops in Afghanistan, mainly concentrated in the southern province of Helmand.
The number of UK troops in Afghanistan will increase to about 7,700 this year. 'Deep sadness'
Last week, the UK ambassador to the country, Sir Sherard Cowper-Cole, said troops wouldl need to remain for decades to help rebuilding efforts. More than 60 military personnel have died since operations against the Taleban began in 2001.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said there was "deep sadness" at the latest death.
Following the explosion, an emergency response helicopter was requested and the soldier was flown to a medical facility at Camp Bastion for treatment, but he later died.
The injuries to the other personnel were described as "not life-threatening".
An MoD spokesman said: "The Vector vehicle could not be removed so it was destroyed to avoid it falling into enemy hands. The convoy continued to its destination.
"The next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of 24 hours' grace before further information is released."
The number of UK troops in Afghanistan is due to increase to about 7,700 this year.
Last week, the UK ambassador to the country, Sir Sherard Cowper-Cole, said forces would need to remain for decades to help rebuilding efforts.