Private Andrew Barrie Cutts of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment was taking part in an action in Musa Qala, Helmand province, against insurgents when he was killed on 6 August. Troops came under "substantial fire" from Taliban during the operation, which involved 500 British troops, which was their largest action against the Taliban and the operation was supported by Afghan forces. This resupply, codenamed Operation Snakebite, and Private Cutts' death, are detailed in the book "Hellfire" by Apache pilot Ed Macy.