Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan

Soldier's death takes the toll of British military in Afghanistan since October 2001 to 214
Ben Bailey12 April 2012

A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, it was announced today.

The soldier, who has not been identified yet but who was serving with 2nd Battalion The Lancashire Regiment, operating with the Light Dragoons Battlegroup, was shot last night, the Ministry of Defence said. Next of kin have been informed.

The death takes the toll of British military in Afghanistan since the start of operations there in October 2001 to 214.

A Ministry of Defence spokesman said the soldier was killed as a result of a gunshot wound while on foot patrol in the Babaji District in central Helmand Province yesterday evening.

Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson, said: "This brave British soldier has paid the ultimate sacrifice and his memory will live with us forever.

"We all mourn his loss and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time."

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