Two Marines killed in Afghanistan
Two Royal Marines were killed by insurgents in Afghanistan today, the British Ministry of Defence said.
The servicemen, from 42 Commando Royal Marines, were taking part in a foot patrol north-west of the town of Lashkar Gah in the southern area of the Helmand province when they came under sustained enemy fire.
Next of kin have been informed, and have asked for a period of grace before more details are released.
