Helmand Province

Wednesday 9 January 2013

A British soldier has been killed and six others injured in the latest "insider attack" on international troops by a member of the Afghan security forces.

British soldier shot dead by 'member of Afghan army'

Tuesday 8 January 2013

A British soldier was killed by a suspected member of the Afghan National Army (ANA) in Afghanistan yesterday, the Ministry of Defence said.

Troops celebrate Christmas in Afghanistan

Tuesday 25 December 2012

Troops serving in Afghanistan celebrated Christmas with presents from home, a traditional roast turkey lunch and a charity fun run today.

Early end to Afghan tour for Scots troops

Tuesday 18 December 2012

The soldiers, members of the Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS), are ending their tour early and will not return after Christmas.

Soldier dies in attack

Monday 12 November 2012

A SOLDIER serving with the Royal Regiment of Scotland has been killed by an attacker wearing the uniform of the Afghan Army, the Ministry of Defence said last night.