Malgir Explained

Official Name:Malgir
Pushpin Map:Afghanistan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Afghanistan
Subdivision Name1:Helmand Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Gereshk District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Coordinates:31.74°N 64.4217°W

Malgir is a village in Gereshk District in Helmand Province in Afghanistan. It is located approximately 15 kilometres southwest of Gereshk. In recent years the area has been subject to many conflicts with the British army and the Taliban.[1]

On 1 February 2010, two soldiers, from 3rd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Wellington's), whom Prince Harry had served with while on training at Suffield in Canada, were killed in separate road side blasts near Malgir, whilst on base security patrols.[2] [3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/voters-turn-against-war-in-afghanistan-1763227.html?action=Popup The Independent
  2. http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/CorporalLiamRileyAndLanceCorporalGrahamShawKilledInAfghanistan.htm MoD defence News (2 February 2010)
  3. http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/10160.aspx Yorkshire Regiment Website News
  4. http://www.metro.co.uk/news/811497-prince-harry-pays-tribute-to-soldiers-killed-in-afghan-blast Metro