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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 by a roadside bomb in Basra, southern Iraq, according to the Ministry of Defence. A British soldier has been killed by a roadside bomb in Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed while taking part in a routine patrol in Basra City.The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was killed while taking part in a routine patrol in Basra City.
The Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicle which he was travelling in was targeted by a roadside bomb.The Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicle which he was travelling in was targeted by a roadside bomb.
He was airlifted to the Field Hospital at Shaibah Logistics Base, but died later as a result of his injuries.He was airlifted to the Field Hospital at Shaibah Logistics Base, but died later as a result of his injuries.
There were no other casualties.There were no other casualties.
According to the MoD his family, who have been informed of their relative's death, have asked for a period of grace before further details are released. The MoD said the soldier's family, who have been informed of their relative's death, have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.
The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq now stands at 127.The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq now stands at 127.
Of those, 96 died in action. The rest of the deaths were caused by accidents,natural causes or illness, remain unexplained, or are still under investigation.