UK soldier killed in southern Afghanistan

UK soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
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Summary British soldier has been shot dead in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Afghanistan's Helmand Province.

A British soldier has been killed in an insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan.Britains defense ministry says a soldier from the 2nd Battalion the Mercian Regiment was shot dead while on patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Afghanistans Helmand Province.It did not name the soldier but said Wednesday his family has been informed.The ministry said the death brings to 384 the number of British military personnel who have died while serving in Afghanistan since the start of operations there in October 2001.