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Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan
21 Aug 09
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that one soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) and one soldier from 2nd Battalion The Rifles have been killed in Afghanistan.
Ministry of Defence
The soldiers died as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a routine foot patrol, not connected to election security, near Sangin, northern Helmand province, on the morning of Thursday 20 August 2009.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:
"It is with deep regret that we report the deaths of two soldiers in Helmand province. Our deepest heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to the bereaved family, friends and comrades of these brave soldiers."
Next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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