 On 5 July, Trooper James Leverett, aged 20, from D Squadron, Viking Group, Royal Dragoon Guards, died in an explosion while on patrol near Nahr-e Saraj in Helmand province.On 8 July, Bombardier Samuel Robinson, aged 31, from 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, died in an explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province.On 8 July, Marine David Charles Hart, aged 23, from 40 Commando, Royal Marines, died in an explosion while on patrol near Sangin in Helmand province.