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The Ministry of Defence confirmed the death of the solider from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, but did not give further details.
Next of kin have been informed of the death, which raises the toll of British dead to 86 since October 2001.
Twelve insurgents and two children have also died in the battle in Musa Qala, the Afghan defence ministry says.
The latest death comes days after Trooper Jack Sadler, 21, was killed in an explosion while on patrol in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.
(BBC)
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