A soldier from 1st Battalion Irish Guards has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
He was shot in an ambush while patrolling in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand Province. His family have been told.
Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel David Eastman, said: "Regrettably I must report the loss of a soldier from 1st Battalion Irish Guards."
He continued: "The soldier was carrying out vital work mentoring an Afghan National Army patrol, in order to develop their ability to protect the people of Nahr-e Saraj (North), when he was struck by small arms fire.
"In carrying out this crucial role he gave his life so that others might hope for a better future. Our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this deeply sad time."
