Another British soldier dies in Afghanistan, third of the day
February 9th, 2010 - 4:26 am ICT by BNO News ( Leave a comment )LONDON (BNO NEWS) — Another British soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan on Monday, the third British fatality of the day, the country’s Ministry of Defense said.
The soldier from the 36 Engineer Regiment, part of the Counter-IED Task Force, died as a result of an explosion in Nad-e-Ali District, Helmand Province. He was leading a team conducting route clearance operations at the time, making the way ahead safe for others to follow, the Ministry said. “He was leading a team conducting route clearance operations at the time, making the way ahead safe for others to follow,” said Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield.
Next of kin have been informed of their loss.
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