3 Georgian soldiers killed in action

Three soldiers from Georgia were killed in action on 21st February 2012 during a combat mission in Helmand province.

The three servicemen were named as

Corporal Beraia Valiko,

Corporal Meladze Ruslan  and

Corporal Kacharava Paata.

They were killed when their combat vehicle exploded following an insurgent attack.

All three served in the 31st Light Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Brigade.

from Fallen Heroes Afghanistan

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from Ministry of Defence of Georgia:

The Ministry of Defence of Georgia extends its condolences over the death of the Georgian military servicemen,  Corporals - Beraia Valiko, Meladze Ruslan and Kacharava Paata who were performing a peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan. 

The Georgian military servicemen died while they were carrying out combat task. Their combat vehicle exploded following an insurgent attack.

The Georgian military servicemen served in the 31st light infantry battalion of the 3rd Infantry Brigade in the province of Helmand within the NATO-led ISAF operation. 

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