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Two British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.Two British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The men were taking part in a routine patrol in Helmand province when their vehicle was hit by an explosion during a fight with the Taleban. The men, from the Mercian Regiment, were on patrol in Helmand province when their vehicle was hit by an explosion in a fight with the Taleban.
Another soldier and a civilian interpreter serving with Nato forces were also wounded in the battle, in which 20 suspected insurgents died. Another soldier and a civilian interpreter serving with Nato forces were wounded in the battle, in which 20 suspected insurgents died.
Next of kin have not yet been informed, says the MoD. Next of kin have been informed, says the MoD.
The battle took place at 0915 local time (0445 GMT).The battle took place at 0915 local time (0445 GMT).
Lt Col Bridget Rose, Regional Command South spokesperson, said it was a "profoundly regrettable incident".Lt Col Bridget Rose, Regional Command South spokesperson, said it was a "profoundly regrettable incident".
"Isaf (International Security Assistance Force) troops, and the Afghans who work along side them, operate in extremely dangerous conditions," she said."Isaf (International Security Assistance Force) troops, and the Afghans who work along side them, operate in extremely dangerous conditions," she said.
"It is a testament to their courage, resolve and commitment that they continue to bear down on insurgents bent on destroying the lives of the normal hard-working people in Afghanistan.""It is a testament to their courage, resolve and commitment that they continue to bear down on insurgents bent on destroying the lives of the normal hard-working people in Afghanistan."
The deaths come almost two weeks after three British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan by so-called friendly fire from American fighter planes.The deaths come almost two weeks after three British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan by so-called friendly fire from American fighter planes.
It takes to 76 the total number of UK troops killed while on operations in Afghanistan since 2001.It takes to 76 the total number of UK troops killed while on operations in Afghanistan since 2001.
The UN-mandated Isaf was created in December 2001, after the ousting of the Taleban regime.The UN-mandated Isaf was created in December 2001, after the ousting of the Taleban regime.
Some 35,000 Nato-led forces from 37 countries are providing support to the Afghan authorities throughout the country. It is Nato's first and largest ground operation outside Europe.Some 35,000 Nato-led forces from 37 countries are providing support to the Afghan authorities throughout the country. It is Nato's first and largest ground operation outside Europe.