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| UK soldier killed in Afghanistan | UK soldier killed in Afghanistan |
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| A British soldier has been killed and two others injured in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. | A British soldier has been killed and two others injured in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. |
| The deceased, who has not been named, was serving with the 1st Battalion of The Royal Anglian Regiment. | The deceased, who has not been named, was serving with the 1st Battalion of The Royal Anglian Regiment. |
| The soldiers had been returning to base after a routine patrol at 0550 local time when an explosion struck their Vector vehicle. | The soldiers had been returning to base after a routine patrol at 0550 local time when an explosion struck their Vector vehicle. |
| The UK has 7,100 troops in Afghanistan, mainly concentrated in the southern province of Helmand. | The UK has 7,100 troops in Afghanistan, mainly concentrated in the southern province of Helmand. |
| 'Deep sadness' | 'Deep sadness' |
| More than 60 military personnel have died since operations against the Taleban began in 2001. | 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. | A Ministry of Defence spokesman said there was "deep sadness" at the latest death. |
| Following the explosion, the soldier was flown by helicopter to Camp Bastion for treatment, but he later died. | |
| The injuries to the other personnel were described as "not life-threatening". | 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. | 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 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. | 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. | Last week, the UK ambassador to the country, Sir Sherard Cowper-Cole, said forces would need to remain for decades to help rebuilding efforts. |