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Afghan war: Wreaths laid to commemorate 20th anniversary of UK operations
A commemoration in Staffordshire has been held to mark the 20th anniversary of the start of UK military operations in Afghanistan.
The conflict began on October 7 2001, with American-led coalition airstrikes in response to the 11 September terror attacks.
Wreaths were laid in the UK at exactly 11am in Afghan time (7:30 GMT) in remembrance of 457 British personnel killed there.
UK troops left Afghanistan at the end of August, bringing an end to the 20-year war.
The Ministry of Defence said the ceremonies were planned to honour "the courage and commitment of its people" during the two decades of conflict.
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