It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier serving with 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was killed on Wednesday, in southern Afghanistan.
Shortly before 11:00hrs local time a joint Afghan National Army and ISAF patrol was caught in an explosion south of the district centre of Sangin in Helmand Province.
Immediate medical assistance was provided, but sadly the soldier was declared dead at the scene.
An interpreter was also injured and is currently receiving treatment at the field hospital at Camp Bastion.
The soldier’s next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of grace before further details are released.
