British soldier killed in Helmand blast

Soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol in southern Afghanistan A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday. The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Rifles, was killed by an improvised explosive device while on foot patrol on Friday in the Shaparak area of the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. His family has been informed. Spokesman for Task Force Helmand Major Rolf Kurth said: “It is my sad duty to inform you of the death of a soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles in the Shaparak area of the Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province today. “The soldier was part of a foot patrol promoting a local community engagement project when he was killed in an explosion. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” Afghanistan Military guardian.co.uk

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