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06/03/2007
Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan
A Royal Marine has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
It is understood that the marine, from 42 Commando, was killed when his unit came under fire during a deliberate clearance operation in the Kajaki area.
The MoD said that the soldier was not involved in a major new Nato assault against the Taliban and drug traffickers in the same district.
The Commander of the UK Task Force, Brigadier Jerry Thomas, said: "It is with the deepest regret that I must today report the death of a Royal Marine during operations in northern Helmand.
"My immediate thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time and my heartfelt condolences go out to them.
"Our marine was killed during a pre-planned operation. Whilst the loss of a valued colleague is a tragic blow, our marines continue to display their professionalism, determination and dedication in carrying out their duties in our area of operations in an exemplary fashion."
The MoD has confirmed that next of kin have been informed.
(KMcA/SP)
It is understood that the marine, from 42 Commando, was killed when his unit came under fire during a deliberate clearance operation in the Kajaki area.
The MoD said that the soldier was not involved in a major new Nato assault against the Taliban and drug traffickers in the same district.
The Commander of the UK Task Force, Brigadier Jerry Thomas, said: "It is with the deepest regret that I must today report the death of a Royal Marine during operations in northern Helmand.
"My immediate thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time and my heartfelt condolences go out to them.
"Our marine was killed during a pre-planned operation. Whilst the loss of a valued colleague is a tragic blow, our marines continue to display their professionalism, determination and dedication in carrying out their duties in our area of operations in an exemplary fashion."
The MoD has confirmed that next of kin have been informed.
(KMcA/SP)
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