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British soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British solider has been killed by an explosion while checking for mines in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:51 June 25, 2008
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London: A British solider has been killed by an explosion while checking for mines in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
A ministry statement said the soldier was killed by a suspected IED (improvised explosive device) explosion, adding that no one else was injured.
Another UK soldier was killed on Tuesday during a firefight with the Taliban.
The deaths bring the toll of British troops killed in the region to 108.
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