British Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that one Royal Marine was killed in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve.
The marine, from 42 Commando, died from enemy fire in the Nad-e-All district near Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province, Military spokeswoman Commander Paula Rowe said, adding that the death was "particularly poignant" so close to Christmas. The marine's family had been informed.
NATO spokesman Capt. Mark Windsor, of the Royal Navy, expressed sadness at the marine's death.
Some 136 British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan since2001, including 11 Royal Marines in the past two months.
Source:Xinhua
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