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Proposed reduction in frequency of Afghanistan operational casualty statistics

We are seeking your views on the proposed reduction in frequency of the publication of Afghanistan operational casualty Official Statistics.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Defence Statistics (Health) currently produce 3 operational casualty Official Statistics on UK service personnel deployed to Afghanistan. Following the UK drawdown in Afghanistan very low numbers of casualties are being reported.

Defence Statistics are therefore consulting with internal and external stakeholders on the proposal to reduce the frequency of the following operational casualty Official Statistics:

  • UK service personnel amputation statistics from quarterly to annually
  • Afghanistan very seriously injured (VSI) and seriously injured (SI) tracking statistics from bi-annually to annually
  • UK service personnel patient treatment Statistics from monthly to quarterly
Ways to respond

If you have any comments on the proposed changes please send:

By email to: DefStrat-Stat-Health-PQ-FOI@mod.uk

By post to:

Defence Statistics (Health)
Ministry of Defence
Oak 0 West, #6028
Abbey Wood North
Bristol
BS34 8JH

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