A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan - the 200th death in combat since the start of operations. Skip related content
The serviceman died following a blast near Sangin, in southern Helmand province.
Next of kin have been informed of the death.
The soldier was from 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, serving with 4th Battalion, The Rifles.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Wakefield, said: "He died a soldier, doing his duty and among his fellow soldiers; he will not be forgotten."
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