Two Marines killed in Afghanistan - Middle East, World - The Independent

Two Marines killed in Afghanistan - Middle East, World - The Independent: "Two Marines killed in Afghanistan

By Rachel O'Brien, PA
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Two British Royal Marines were killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence confirmed today.

The pair, from UK Landing Force Command Support Group, were taking part in a joint patrol with soldiers from Afghan security forces when their vehicle was struck by an explosive device in the Garmsir district of Southern Helmand yesterday afternoon.

Commander Paula Rowe, of Task Force Helmand, said: 'This is a tragic blow to us all in the task force, but our loss is nothing compared to that of their families and loved ones.

'Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this terrible time.'

Next of kin have been informed.

The pair were operating as part of Task Force Helmand's Information Exploitation Group, which is responsible for gathering information to improve situational awareness and"