Rotherham soldier killed in Afghanistan blast
ONE of two soldiers killed in Afghanistan yesterday is understood to be from Rotherham.The soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment were killed by a roadside explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand province yesterday.Although the pair have not
ONE of two soldiers killed in Afghanistan yesterday is understood to be from Rotherham.
The soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment were killed by a roadside explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand province yesterday.
Although the pair have not yet been named by the Ministry of Defence it is understood that one of the men is from Kilnhurst.
Lt-Col David Wakefield, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: “The soldiers were on a foot patrol when the explosions happened.
“Two of our comrades, taken from us in the course of their duty, whose resolute bravery and sacrifice we will remember.”
The soldiers’ next of kin have been informed.