Soldier from 1 YORKS killed in Afghanistan

Serving as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North), the soldier was a member of an International Security Assistance Force foot patrol to disrupt insurgent activity in the Khar Nikah region of Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, when he received a fatal gunshot wound.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Mackenzie, said:

"It is my very sad duty to inform you that a soldier serving with 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was fatally wounded in an insurgent attack while on a foot patrol to disrupt insurgent activity in the Khar Nikah area of Nahr-e Saraj district in Helmand province.

"Our deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time."

The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.