A BRITISH soldier, thought to be a member of the SAS, has died in an explosion in Afghanistan.
British forces were operating in the Musa Qaleh area yesterday when a soldier patrolling on foot was caught in an explosion.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) say no-one else was injured in the blast.
A statement from the MoD said the soldier’s family had been been informed, and have asked for privacy as they come to terms with their loss.
“The MoD will not be providing any further updates in line with the wishes of the family, who are in our thoughts at this difficult time,” the statement read.
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