British soldier

British soldier killed in Basra

Updated 17.46 Thu Aug 02 2007
Keywords: Iraq, soldier, killed, Basra

A British soldier from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment has been killed in Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The soldier died as a result of injuries sustained by an improvised explosive device attack after a Warrior vehicle patrol was attacked while carrying out routine duties in the Mustashfa district of Basra City.

The MoD said the soldier's next of kin have been informed.

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