Menu
08/06/2010
Soldier Dies In Afghanistan Gun Battle
Another British soldier has been killed in a gun battle in Afghanistan today, (Tuesday), the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.
The victim was from 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, attached to 4th Regiment Royal Artillery.
He was involved in "small arms fire engagement" with insurgent forces in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province, the MoD said.
Next of kin have been informed. It brings the number of troops killed in Afghanistan since 2001 to 293.
Meanwhile. it was revealed today that another young soldier who was killed in Afghanistan had always wanted to join the armed forces.
L/Cpl Alan Cochran from St Asaph, Denbighshire - who was a member of the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment - told his former head teacher that it was his aim to join up, but last week, he died during a gun battle with the Taliban in Helmand Province.
Ashley Jones, Head of Mold Alun School, said everyone was shocked at the death and said that he knew Alan Cochran's sole ambition had been to join the armed forces.
(BMcC/GK)
The victim was from 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, attached to 4th Regiment Royal Artillery.
He was involved in "small arms fire engagement" with insurgent forces in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand province, the MoD said.
Next of kin have been informed. It brings the number of troops killed in Afghanistan since 2001 to 293.
Meanwhile. it was revealed today that another young soldier who was killed in Afghanistan had always wanted to join the armed forces.
L/Cpl Alan Cochran from St Asaph, Denbighshire - who was a member of the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment - told his former head teacher that it was his aim to join up, but last week, he died during a gun battle with the Taliban in Helmand Province.
Ashley Jones, Head of Mold Alun School, said everyone was shocked at the death and said that he knew Alan Cochran's sole ambition had been to join the armed forces.
(BMcC/GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 August 2006
British solider killed in Afghanistan named
A British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday has been named as Private Andrew Barrie Cutts.
British solider killed in Afghanistan named
A British soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday has been named as Private Andrew Barrie Cutts.
18 November 2010
Irish Guardsman Dies In Afghan Firefight
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has this morning expressed his sympathy to the family of a soldier from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards who has been killed in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that he was shot in an ambush while patrolling in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province yesterday afternoon.
Irish Guardsman Dies In Afghan Firefight
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has this morning expressed his sympathy to the family of a soldier from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards who has been killed in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that he was shot in an ambush while patrolling in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province yesterday afternoon.
09 June 2010
Soldier Is Latest Afghanistan Victim
Another British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. In what is fast becoming a near daily litany of tragedy, the soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, died in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province on Wednesday. Next of kin have been informed.
Soldier Is Latest Afghanistan Victim
Another British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. In what is fast becoming a near daily litany of tragedy, the soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, died in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province on Wednesday. Next of kin have been informed.
25 June 2008
Two Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan
Two British soldiers have become the latest victims to be added to the increasing death toll in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the death of a soldier from 4th Battalion the Parachute Regiment in the troubled country yesterday. It has also emerged that the serviceman was in fact the second casualty in one day.
Two Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan
Two British soldiers have become the latest victims to be added to the increasing death toll in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed the death of a soldier from 4th Battalion the Parachute Regiment in the troubled country yesterday. It has also emerged that the serviceman was in fact the second casualty in one day.
18 February 2008
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A British Soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in the explosion in southern Afghanistan on Sunday.
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A British Soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in the explosion in southern Afghanistan on Sunday.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
