British soldier shot dead in Afghanistan

The serviceman from 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's) was killed while conducting a routine patrol with members of the Afghanistan National Army on Saturday, officials said.
Next of kin have been informed.
The MoD said an investigation was under way into reports that the soldier was shot by a member of the Afghan National Army.
The serviceman, who is yet to be named, was part of The Brigade Advisory Group carrying out a routine patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj District, officials added.
He was providing fire support for a unit of comrades from his Jackal vehicle when he was shot, according to the MoD

 

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