Soldier killed near Sangin

A Military Operations news article

22 Mar 10

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from A Company, 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES), serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan today, Monday 22 March 2010.

Ministry of Defence

The soldier died as a result of an explosion which occurred in an area 3km south of Sangin district centre in Helmand province this morning.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, said:

"It is my sad duty to have to inform you that a soldier from 3 RIFLES was killed this morning by an explosion. 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."

This incident was not connected to Operation MOSHTARAK.

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

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