Blast kills 100th UK soldier in Sangin

A British soldier became the 100th member of UK forces to be killed in the Sangin area of southern Afghanistan today.

Thu, 08 Jul, 2010 - 17:45

A British soldier became the 100th member of UK forces to be killed in the Sangin area of southern Afghanistan today.

The serviceman, from 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, died after being hit by an explosion while on a foot patrol, the Ministry of Defence said. His family have been informed.

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Courts Irish Language Place: UK Place: Sangin Place: southern Afghanistan Place: northern Helmand province Organisation: 5th Regiment Royal Artillery Organisation: Ministry of Defence Organisation: Britain Organisation: US Marines

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