Five British soldiers were in Helmand Province , all died from gunshot wounds . Soldiers came under fire Tuesday in the Nad - Sharif District of Helmand . British Ministry of Defense : Initial reports show fire exchange by Afghan national policeman . British PM : ` ` The death of five brave soldiers in a single incident is a terrible loss ''
Five British soldiers killed in Helmand province , all died from gunshot wounds . Soldiers came under fire Tuesday in the Nad-e'Ali District of Helmand . British Ministry of Defense : Initial reports show fire initiated by Afghan national policeman . British PM : `` The death of five brave soldiers in a single incident is a terrible loss ''