News from the Afghanistan Front

MOD: Has named the British Soldier killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Soldier was " Trooper Christopher Whiteside, of The Light Dragoons, was killed in Afghanistan on 7 July 2009. " The MOD states the following on those killed in Afghanistan, of the 176 Armed Forces Personnel killed in Afghanistan, 145 have died in combat and another 31 have died due to illness, accidents or other incidents. These will not be the last deaths in Afghanistan, our prayers are with their loved ones, the WAR in some respects will never end for them, thus the duty held by the UK Government to make sure our Armed Forces Personnel have the right kit and enough troops levels in Afghanistan. Our Armed Forces have done a great job; the same cannot be said of the UK Government.