Photo Gallery: The 18 British Soldiers Killed By Rogue Afghan Forces

Private Thomas Wroe, 18, left, and Sergeant Gareth Thursby, 29, were shot and fatally wounded by a rogue Afghan Local Policeman in Check Point Tora in the Nahr-e-Saraj District of Helmand Province Photo: MoD

The 18 British Soldiers Killed By Rogue Afghan Forces In 'Green On Blue' Attacks -- The Telegraph

Since 2008, 18 British soldiers have been killed by allied Afghan forces or militants who have turned their weapons on Nato troops. The increasing threat of rogue soldiers has forced Nato-led troops to scale back joint patrols and change strategy.

2009 (five killed)

November: Cpl Nicholas Webster-Smith, 24, Sgt Matthew Telford, 37, Guardsman Jimmy Major, 18, Warrant Officer Class One Darren Chant, 40, and Acting Corporal Steven Boote, 22, were all shot dead by a rogue Afghan policeman in Helmand Province. The soldiers, three from the Grenadier Guards and two from the Royal Military Police, had been living with the Afghan police in a compound. The officer opened fire, killing the five and injuring eight others, before he fled the compound.

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My Comment: Our prayers are with their families and loved ones.