Latest casualty brings to 256 number of UK troops killed in Afghanistan . The death toll from the latest attack on a British military base has risen to 256, bringing the total for this year so far to more than 1,500. The soldier 's death brings to 256 the number of British troops killed in Afghanistan since operations there began in 2001 , the defense ministry said . Most recent death sustained during explosive-clearing operations .
Latest casualty brings to 256 number of UK troops killed in Afghanistan . The death toll from the latest attack on a British military base has risen to 256, bringing the total for this year so far to more than 1,500. Most recent death sustained during explosive-clearing operations .