Latest military death as 1st Battalion Welsh Guards hit by improvised explosive device, brings total combat toll to 169.
Another British soldier has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, bringing the combat death toll to 169.
The soldier was on routine patrol near Lashkar Gah in central Helmand province yesterday morning, when his party were hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) commonly used by the Taliban.
The Ministry of Defence have not named the soldier but confirmed he is from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards and that the next of kin have been informed.
The death takes the number of British combat fatalities in Afghanistan since the start of operations in October 2001 to 169.
Task Force Helmand spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson said: “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased and also to the soldiers of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.”
Brigadier-General Richard Blanchette, spokesman for the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force, confirmed that the death was the result of an IED strike.
He added: “With sadness, on behalf of Isaf, I offer our condolences to this service member’s family and friends.
“The absolute commitment of this service member shines like a beacon to guide us as we pursue peace for the people of Afghanistan.”
Source:The times
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