Since operations began in Afghanistan (2001) and Iraq (2003) up to 10 March 2010 (latest date for which data is available), a total of 17 UK armed forces personnel who were categorised as very seriously or seriously injured on operations have subsequently died following repatriation as a result of the injury sustained, as shown in the following table:
Iraq Afghanistan Total All 8 9 17 2001 0 0 0 2002 0 0 0 2003 2 0 2 2004 0 0 0 2005 0 0 0 2006 1 1 2 2007 5 1 6 2008 0 0 0 2009 0 7 7 2010 0 0 0
These figures include all regular and reservist personnel, and include personnel repatriated to countries outside of the UK.