All the soldiers died from gunshot wounds sustained in the attack . 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 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 ''