British soldier killed in Afghanistan

London, May 29: A British soldier was killed in Afghanistan today, the Ministry of Defence said.

The soldier, who was serving in Helmand province in the south of the country, died ''as a result of enemy action'', the ministry said in a statement.

The soldier's family had been informed of the death and had requested a 24-hour delay before the soldier's name was released, it added.

Britain sent thousands of troops to Helmand province in southern Afghanistan about a year ago with an expanding NATO peacekeeping force. They have seen heavy combat there in recent months.

Reuters

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