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| UK soldier killed in Afghanistan | UK soldier killed in Afghanistan |
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| A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. | A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. |
| The soldier was serving with the Brigade Reconnaissance Force, 5 Regiment, Royal Artillery, it added. | |
| Next of kin have been notified. Two other British soldiers were injured in the blast. | |
| The death raises the toll of British forces to 85 since operations began in October 2001, with 59 killed as the result of action. | The death raises the toll of British forces to 85 since operations began in October 2001, with 59 killed as the result of action. |
| The remaining 26 are known to have died either as a result of illness, non-combat injuries or accidents. | The remaining 26 are known to have died either as a result of illness, non-combat injuries or accidents. |