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Monday August 31, 2009
Two British soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, have been killed in Afghanistan. Their families have been told.
The soldiers were killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a foot patrol north of Lashkar Gah District, southern Helmand Province.
Their deaths take the total number of deaths of UK service personnel since operations began in 2001 to 210.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson said: "Everyone in Task Force Helmand is deeply saddened by the deaths of these two brave soldiers.
"While there are no words that can ease their loss, our heartfelt sympathies go to their families, friends and fellow soldiers at this extremely difficult time."
The soldiers' families have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released.
Monday August 31, 2009
Two British soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, have been killed in Afghanistan. Their families have been told.
The soldiers were killed as a result of an explosion that happened whilst on a foot patrol north of Lashkar Gah District, southern Helmand Province.
Their deaths take the total number of deaths of UK service personnel since operations began in 2001 to 210.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Richardson said: "Everyone in Task Force Helmand is deeply saddened by the deaths of these two brave soldiers.
"While there are no words that can ease their loss, our heartfelt sympathies go to their families, friends and fellow soldiers at this extremely difficult time."
The soldiers' families have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released.
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