Posted on 04/14/2008 6:34:18 AM PDT by Rikstir
Two servicemen from the RAF Regiment were killed in a roadside blast in southern Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of Defence.
The pair died during the explosion in Kandahar Province on Sunday 13 April at 1848 local time, the MoD said.
Two other service personnel were injured in the incident, which took place during a routine patrol 1.2 miles (2km) west of Kandahar Airfield.
Next of kin of all those involved have been notified. The deaths bring the number of UK service personnel killed in Afghanistan to 93.
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Prayers for these fallen heroes.
God rest them. My humble gratitude and respect to their loved ones.
RIP.
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