News

4th September 2009

Operations in Afghanistan

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Soldiers help themselves to lunch

New FOB improves conditions for troops in Nad e-Ali

A brand new, purpose-built Forward Operating Base (FOB) has been built in one of the most isolated regions of Helmand, giving British soldiers in the area much better living... 3 Sep 09

Ministry of Defence

Mercian soldier killed in Afghanistan

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier from 2nd Battalion... 3 Sep 09

Ministry of Defence

REME soldier killed in Afghanistan on 2 September

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier from the Royal... 3 Sep 09

Corporals Marie Oxley and Terri Lee

Soldiers reluctant to leave Afghanistan

Two soldiers serving a crucial role in Task Force Helmand's HQ have spoken of their reluctance to... 3 Sep 09

More Afghanistan News

Opium cultivation drops a third in Helmand 2 Sep 09
Badly injured soldier directs American air strike 2 Sep 09
Sergeant Stuart Millar and Private Kevin Elliott of 3 SCOTS killed in Afghanistan 1 Sep 09
PM announces more support for UK troops fighting in Afghanistan 1 Sep 09
Providing a 21st century training environment 1 Sep 09
Two soldiers from The Black Watch killed in Afghanistan on 31 August 31 Aug 09
British Chinook helicopter deliberately destroyed in Afghanistan 30 Aug 09
Royal Marine killed near Gereshk on 29 August 29 Aug 09
CDS: We must seize the opportunities our military have created in Afghanistan 28 Aug 09
Success of PANTHER'S CLAW measured by enduring security not voter turnout 27 Aug 09

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Operations in Afghanistan: Official Information

Background Briefing 1
The role of UK and Coalition forces in Afghanistan
Background Briefing 2
Why we are in Afghanistan
Briefing Maps
Official maps of the theatre of operations
Photo Gallery
Provided by the Defence Image Database
Chronology of Events
Record of recent news and activity
British Forces
List of UK units deployed in theatre
British Fatalities
Servicemen and women who have died while serving in Afghanistan
British Casualties
Treatment and evacuation statistics
Information for Families & Friends
Helpline and further information
Press Information
Points of contact for journalists covering military operations in Afghanistan

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