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| British soldier is killed in Iraq | British soldier is killed in Iraq |
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| A British soldier has been killed during a firefight in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence said. | A British soldier has been killed during a firefight in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence said. |
| The soldier died from gunshot wounds after a firefight in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the MoD said. | The soldier died from gunshot wounds after a firefight in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the MoD said. |
| The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for privacy. | The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for privacy. |
| It is understood the soldier's death is not linked to operations in Basra. |