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British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan

An explosion in southern Afghanistan has killed a British soldier, the British Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.

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  • Published: 14:50 November 16, 2008
  • Gulf News

London: An explosion in southern Afghanistan has killed a British soldier, the British Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.
The soldier belonged to the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Ghurkha Rifles.

While taking part in a routine road move in the Musa Qala district of Helmand province on Saturday, his vehicle hit an explosive device. Next of kin have been informed.

A total of 125 British soldiers have died in Afghanistan since the 2001 US-led invasion to oust the Taliban.

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