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The Ministry of Defence said a soldier from 1st Battalion Scots Guards and a Marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines died on Sunday.
The soldier was killed by small arms fire in the Lashkar Gah District of Helmand Province.
The Marine died in an explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand's Sangin District.
Neither death was associated with Operation Tor Shezada, the mission involving hundreds of British soldiers to seize Taliban-controlled Saidabad.
Lieutenant Colonel David Southall, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, praised the soldier's "selfless courage and sacrifice".
He said: "Commanding his men, he was killed in action by small arms fire whilst providing security to the Afghan people."
Lieutenant Southall also paid tribute to the marine saying: "He gave his life whilst seeking to improve the lives of ordinary Afghans. His sacrifice will not be forgotten."
Their next of kin have been informed.
RIP
The Ministry of Defence said a soldier from 1st Battalion Scots Guards and a Marine from 40 Commando Royal Marines died on Sunday.
The soldier was killed by small arms fire in the Lashkar Gah District of Helmand Province.
The Marine died in an explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand's Sangin District.
Neither death was associated with Operation Tor Shezada, the mission involving hundreds of British soldiers to seize Taliban-controlled Saidabad.
Lieutenant Colonel David Southall, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, praised the soldier's "selfless courage and sacrifice".
He said: "Commanding his men, he was killed in action by small arms fire whilst providing security to the Afghan people."
Lieutenant Southall also paid tribute to the marine saying: "He gave his life whilst seeking to improve the lives of ordinary Afghans. His sacrifice will not be forgotten."
Their next of kin have been informed.
RIP