British Forces casualties in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

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The British Armed Forces were militarily involved in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021 as part of an international coalition in the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021). The United Kingdom was one of the first countries to take part in the American-led Operation Enduring Freedom against the Taliban regime. Its first combat operation was Operation Veritas (2001–02), followed by Operation Herrick (2002–14), which lasted for 13 years and represents the bulk of Britain's involvement. After 2014, the UK held two non-combat missions: Operation Toral (2015–21) and Operation Pitting (2021). There have been a total of 457 fatalities of British Forces personnel in Afghanistan, including Ministry of Defence (MoD) civilians, during the entire period. The vast majority of fatalities took place after the redeployment of British forces to the Taliban stronghold of Helmand province; before this deployment, only five men had died between April 2002 and early March 2006. In all, 404 of the fatalities are classed...

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