British soldier killed in southern Helmand province

 

Another British soldier was killed following militants attack in southern Helmand province on Friday. According to British Defense officials, the British service member was killed in Nahr-e-Saraj district of southern Helmand province as a result of an Improvised Explosive Device explosion while he was patrolling in the area. The officials did not provide further details regarding identity of the deceased soldier however they confirmed that the family of the deceased soldier was informed of the incident. International Security Assistance Force officials also on Friday confirmed the death of a NATO service member but did not disclose the nationality of the deceased soldier. At least 397 British troops have been killed since the beginning of their mission in Afghanistan in 2001.

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