Soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh killed

The soldier died as a result of an explosion that happened during a vehicle patrol in Musa Qaleh district, northern Helmand province, this morning.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:

"The death of this brave soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh is mourned by his friends, colleagues and all of us serving in Task Force Helmand. We know that our loss is nothing compared to the sorrow of his family, to whom we extend our deepest sympathies."

Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.