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KABUL (BNO NEWS) — Three coalition service members died in three separate incidents in southern Afghanistan on Monday, the NATO-led ISAF alliance said. One of the soldiers was from the United Kingdom, while the nationalities of two others were not immediately released.
The British soldier died as a result of an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion which occurred about 3 kilometers south of Sangin district center in Helmand Province, according to the UK Ministry of Defence. He was from A Company, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group.
“It is my sad duty to have to inform you that a soldier from 3 RIFLES was killed this morning by an explosion,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for the Task Force Helmand. “It happened about 3 kilometres south of Sangin District Centre, in an area where the 3 RIFLES Battle Group has been pushing back the insurgents and bringing security to the local people. The soldier was operating in support of a foot patrol when, as he crossed a small bridge, he was struck by an IED. His bravery and selfless commitment to his comrades and to this fight will not be forgotten.”
Wakefield said that next of kin of the soldier have been informed.
Meanwhile, two more oalition soldiers were killed in two separate incidents in southern Afghanistan. The ISAF alliance said the soldiers died as a result of IED attacks, but provided no further details. The nationalities of those two were not immediately released.
A total of 121 coalition service members have been killed in Afghanistan so far this year, according to a BNO News count based on official figures. Most of those killed were from the United States and from the United Kingdom, and the majority died as a result of IED explosions.
The Briton killed on Monday was the 31st British fatality in Afghanistan so far this year.
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LONDON (BNO NEWS) — Two more British soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan, the British Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
One soldier from 2nd Battalion, serving as part of the The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, died from his wounds received as a result of small-arms fire that happened in the Musa Qaleh District of Helmand Province. Britain did not immediately provide more information on the incident, which happened on Sunday evening local time.
“It is my sad duty to have to inform you that a soldier from 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, was killed by small-arms fire yesterday evening near Patrol Base Minden in the Musa Qualeh District of Helmand Province,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand. “He was on a patrol after dark and was shot during a fire-fight. He died a soldier, doing his duty and among his fellow soldiers; his sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
Another soldier, from the 36 Engineer Regiment serving as part of the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Task Force, was killed on Monday afternoon. He died from injuries sustained as a result of an explosion near Patrol Base Ezaray, to the north-east of Sangin District Centre in Helmand Province.
“It is with deep sadness I must confirm that a soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment, serving as part of the Counter-IED Task Force, was killed by an explosion this afternoon,” Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield said. “He was engaged in IED clearance operations near Patrol Base EZARAY to the north-east of Sangin District Centre in Helmand Province. He was one of that unique breed who go out again and again to confront the dangers of IEDs, determined to save lives. His indomitable courage will not be forgotten.”
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released. Britain said the deaths are not connected to Operation Moshtarak.
The latest casualties brings the total number of British troops killed in Afghanistan this year to 16, according to a BNO News count. In total, 68 coalition troops have died in Afghanistan this year, most of the casualties are from the United States and died during IED strikes.
LONDON (BNO NEWS) — A British soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.
The soldier from 2ndBattalion, serving as part of the The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment died from his wounds received as a result of small arms fire that happened in the Musa Qaleh District, of Helmand Province, the British Ministry of Defence said.
Britain did not immediately provide more information on the incident, which happened on Sunday evening local time.
“It is my sad duty to have to inform you that a soldier from 2ndBattalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment was killed by small arms fire yesterday evening near Patrol Base Minden in the Musa Qualeh District of Helmand Province,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand. “He was on a patrol after dark and was shot during a fire-fight. He died a soldier, doing his duty and among his fellow soldiers; his sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released. Britain said the death was not connected to Operation Moshtarak.
The latest casualty brings the total number of British troops killed in Afghanistan this year to 15, according to a BNO News count. In total, 67 coalition troops have died in Afghanistan this year, most of the casualties are from the United States and died during IED strikes.
LONDON (BNO NEWS) — A British soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.
The soldier from 2ndBattalion, serving as part of the The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment died from his wounds received as a result of small arms fire that happened in the Musa Qaleh District, of Helmand Province, the British Ministry of Defence said.
Britain did not immediately provide more information on the incident, which happened on Sunday evening local time.
“It is my sad duty to have to inform you that a soldier from 2ndBattalion, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment was killed by small arms fire yesterday evening near Patrol Base Minden in the Musa Qualeh District of Helmand Province,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand. “He was on a patrol after dark and was shot during a fire-fight. He died a soldier, doing his duty and among his fellow soldiers; his sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released. Britain said the death was not connected to Operation Moshtarak.
The latest casualty brings the total number of British troops killed in Afghanistan this year to 15, according to a BNO News count. In total, 67 coalition troops have died in Afghanistan this year, most of the casualties are from the United States and died during IED strikes.
KABUL (BNO NEWS) — Two more coalition soldiers, including a Briton, were killed in two separate incidents in southern Afghanistan, officials said on Sunday.
The British soldier, from 6 RIFLES serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, died from his wounds received as a result of an explosion that happened near Forward Operating Base Inkerman, to the north-east of Sangin in Helmand Province, the British Ministry of Defence said.
Britain did not immediately provide more information on the incident, which happened on Sunday afternoon local time. According to the NATO-led ISAF alliance, the soldier died as a result of an improvised explosive device (IED) strike.
“It is my sad duty to inform you that a British soldier from 6 RIFLES, serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed by an explosion earlier today near Sangin,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand. “He was part of a foot patrol operating near Forward Operating Base Inkerman, to the north-east of Sangin District Centre. His boldness and commitment in the face of danger day on day will not be forgotten.”
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released. Britain said the death was not connected to Operation Moshtarak.
Another coalition soldier died on Saturday, but his death was not announced until Sunday. NATO said the soldier, who died of wounds sustained in small-arms fire in southern Afghanistan, was not taking part in Operation Moshtarak.
It was not immediately clear which nation the second soldier was from. “At this point we cannot confirm the nationality of the soldier,” a NATO spokesman said, saying next-of-kin had not been notified yet.
The latest casualty brings the total number of British troops killed in Afghanistan this year to 14, according to a BNO News count. In total, 66 coalition troops have died in Afghanistan this year, most of the casualties are from the United States and died during IED strikes.
LONDON (BNO NEWS) — A British soldier was killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.
The soldier from 6 RIFLES serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group died from his wounds received as a result of an explosion that happened near Forward Operating Base Inkerman, to the north-east of Sangin in Helmand Province, the British Ministry of Defence said.
Britain did not immediately provide more information on the incident, which happened on Sunday afternoon local time. According to the NATO-led ISAF alliance, the soldier died as a result of an improvised explosive device (IED) strike.
“It is my sad duty to inform you that a British soldier from 6 RIFLES, serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed by an explosion earlier today near Sangin,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand. “He was part of a foot patrol operating near Forward Operating Base Inkerman, to the north-east of Sangin District Centre. His boldness and commitment in the face of danger day on day will not be forgotten.”
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released. Britain said the death was not connected to Operation Moshtarak.
The latest casualty brings the total number of British troops killed in Afghanistan this year to 14, according to a BNO News count. In total, 65 coalition troops have died in Afghanistan this year, most of the casualties are from the United States and died during IED strikes.
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KABUL (BNO NEWS) — Two coalition soldiers died in two separate incidents in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, the NATO-led ISAF alliance said. The fatalities are the first NATO casualties since the start of Operation Moshtarak.
One American service member died from small-arms fire in the southern part of the country, according to U.S. Master Sergeant Jeffery Loftin. The British Ministry of Defence confirmed one of its soldiers had also been killed. NATO said both soldiers died during Operation Moshtarak.
“It with the deepest sadness that I must confirm a British fatality during the clear phase of Operation Moshtarak,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand. “It happened this morning when a soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed by an explosion in Nad-e-Ali District, Helmand Province.”
“A British soldier who has made the ultimate sacrifice doing his duty as part of this operation to clear the insurgents away from the people of Nad-e-Ali; his selfless commitment and courage will not be forgotten,” Wakefield added.
NATO officials had earlier said that the soldier who died from small-arms fire was not from the United States, but the alliance later changed its position. A spokesman said no other details would be released pending notification of next of kin.
Earlier on Saturday, three American troops were killed in a bomb attack in the country’s Kandahar province. NATO said that incident was not related to Operation Moshtarak.
The latest fatalities bring the number of international troops killed in Afghanistan this year to 64, according to a BNO News count.
KABUL (BNO NEWS) — A British soldier died in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, officials said.
The soldier from the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards died in an explosion during a foot patrol in the Babaji District of central Helmand Province, according to NATO and the British Ministry of Defence.
“It is my sad duty to inform you that this morning a British soldier from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was killed by an explosion in the Babaji area of Helmand Province,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for Task Force Helmand. “He was on a foot patrol at the time, part of the ongoing operations in that area to protect the local population from insurgents. He will be sorely missed by us, his comrades, and his steadfast courage will not be forgotten.”
Next of kin has been informed.
LONDON (BNO NEWS) — Another British soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan on Monday, the third British fatality of the day, the country’s Ministry of Defence said.
The soldier from the 36 Engineer Regiment, part of the Counter-IED Task Force, died as a result of an explosion in Nad-e-Ali District, Helmand Province. He was leading a team conducting route clearance operations at the time, making the way ahead safe for others to follow, the Ministry said. “He was leading a team conducting route clearance operations at the time, making the way ahead safe for others to follow,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield.
Next of kin have been informed of their loss.
KABUL (BNO NEWS) — Four soldiers, three Americans and one Briton, died in three separate incidents in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials said.
The NATO-led ISAF alliance said two American soldiers died in an improvised explosive device (IED) strike in southern Afghanistan, but provided no additional details. It also said a third American was killed in a second IED strike, also in the south.
Britain’s Ministry of Defence also announced a soldier from 3rd Battalion, The Rifles was killed in an explosion near Sangin, in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.
“This morning in Sangin an explosion caused the death of a British soldier from A Company 3 RIFLES,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, a spokesman for the Task Force Helmand. “It happened in the ‘Green Zone’ area to the south of Sangin District Centre, an area where until recently insurgents had held sway.”
Wakefield said the soldier was on a foot patrol as part of operations that have brought security to the local population. “We have lost one of our comrades and we will remember him,” he said.
The casualties bring the number of soldiers killed in Afghanistan this year to 37, including 25 American soldiers and six British soldiers.
The identity of the British soldier will be announced on Monday by the country’s Ministry of Defence. It said his family has been informed.
The identities of the American soldiers will be announced by the U.S. Department of Defense not earlier than Monday.
