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Two soldiers killed in Helmand
27 Jul 09
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that two soldiers have been killed in two separate incidents in Afghanistan today, Monday 27 July 2009.
Ministry of Defence
In the first incident, a soldier from The Light Dragoons was killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a vehicle patrol in Lashkar Gah district, central Helmand province.
In the other incident, a soldier from 5th Regiment Royal Artillery was killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a foot patrol in Sangin district, Helmand province.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said:
"It is with deep regret that we report the death of another two soldiers in Helmand province. These fine British soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice and their memory will live with us forever. We mourn their loss and our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends at this very sad time."
In both cases next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
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