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A soldier has been killed while out on a patrol in southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed.A soldier has been killed while out on a patrol in southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed.
The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was patrolling in the Al Ashar district of central Basra.The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, was patrolling in the Al Ashar district of central Basra.
He was providing protection for a Warrior armoured vehicle when he was killed by small arms fire.He was providing protection for a Warrior armoured vehicle when he was killed by small arms fire.
This latest death brings the total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq to 145.This latest death brings the total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq to 145.
The soldier was evacuated to Basra Palace but died of his injuries.
There were no other casualties as a result of the incident and the soldier's next of kin have been informed.