On Thursday 24 July 2008 a routine patrol from Forward Operating Base Inkerman in the Sangin area came under enemy fire. Five other soldiers from 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment and one from 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment were injured by small arms fire.
Five of the casualties are now unlisted and will be returning to duties, the remaining casualty will be returning to the UK for further treatment. The soldier's injuries are not life threatening.
The soldiers' next of kin have been informed and have requested a 24 hour period of grace before further details are released.
