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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 Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. A British soldier has been killed after being caught in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier, who served with the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, died on Sunday 17 February and next of kin have been informed. The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, died on Sunday. Next of kin have been informed.
One other soldier was also injured in the incident but his injuries are not life threatening. One other soldier was also hurt in the incident which took place during a foot patrol in Helmand Province, but his injuries are not life threatening.
The number killed in operations in Afghanistan since 2001 stands at 88.
The MoD said the soldiers were taken to Camp Bastion but one of them was pronounced dead on arrival.The MoD said the soldiers were taken to Camp Bastion but one of them was pronounced dead on arrival.
Soldiers from the regiment had been taking part in a foot patrol with 40 Commando Royal Marines near Kajaki, Helmand Province when they were caught in an explosion, the MoD said.