Two Royal Marines killed in Helmand

The Marines were killed by an improvised explosive device while on a joint Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF operation to clear parts of the Loy Mandeh area of the Nad 'Ali (North) district of Helmand province.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Major Rolf Kurth, said:

"It is my sad duty to inform you of the death of two Royal Marines from 42 Commando Royal Marines in the Loy Mandeh area of the Nad 'Ali district of Helmand province.

"The two Royal Marines were on patrol, disrupting insurgent activity, when they were killed by an explosion caused by an IED. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends in their time of grief."

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

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