UK military deaths in Afghanistan now at 184 , five more than in Iraq . five Afghan lives lost in past 10 days in UK 's Helmand province . UK forces have joined with U.S. , British troops in offensive in Helmand . A British Marine is shown in Arbroath , Scotland , last year on the eve of a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan . Drive in Helmand is part of effort to secure country before past 10 days elections .
UK military deaths in Afghanistan now at 184 , five more than in Iraq . five Afghan lives lost in past 10 days in UK 's Helmand province . UK forces have joined with U.S. , British troops in offensive in Helmand . Drive in Helmand is part of effort to secure country before past 10 days elections .