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| UK marine killed in Afghanistan | UK marine killed in Afghanistan |
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| A British marine has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. | A British marine has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. |
| The marine, who served with 40 Commando Royal Marines, was pronounced dead at the scene, an MoD spokesperson said. | The marine, who served with 40 Commando Royal Marines, was pronounced dead at the scene, an MoD spokesperson said. |
| The blast took place north of the town of Sangin in Helmand province where the marine's battle group was on patrol. | |
| Another marine was injured but was described by the MoD as "walking wounded". Next of kin of all personnel have been informed. | Another marine was injured but was described by the MoD as "walking wounded". Next of kin of all personnel have been informed. |
| Rocket attack | |
| The marines were taking part in a patrol to disrupt the activities of the Taleban. | |
| The death takes the number of British military fatalities in Afghanistan to 89 since the start of operations in November 2001. | |
| The marines of 40 Commando are half way through a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. | |
| Earlier this week, members of the same regiment helped save the lives of two Afghan children who were injured in a rocket attack by enemy insurgents. |