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Two British soldiers die in Iraq Two British soldiers die in Iraq
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Two British soldiers have died in separate incidents in southern Iraq, the MoD said.Two British soldiers have died in separate incidents in southern Iraq, the MoD said.
One soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh was killed in an improvised bomb attack on a Warrior patrol in the Tuninah district in the north of Basra.One soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh was killed in an improvised bomb attack on a Warrior patrol in the Tuninah district in the north of Basra.
The other soldier, from the 4th Battalion the Rifles, was involved in a fatal accident at the British Basra Palace base in the city.The other soldier, from the 4th Battalion the Rifles, was involved in a fatal accident at the British Basra Palace base in the city.
The UK deaths come as a bomb attack in northern Iraq killed 105 people.The UK deaths come as a bomb attack in northern Iraq killed 105 people.
Field hospitalField hospital
The first soldier died in fighting involving 1,000 troops who faced machine gun fire and rocket-propelled grenades as British forces launched an operation targeting groups thought to be behind recent attacks.The first soldier died in fighting involving 1,000 troops who faced machine gun fire and rocket-propelled grenades as British forces launched an operation targeting groups thought to be behind recent attacks.
The operation was the largest of its kind to be carried out in Basra this year, said UK military spokesman Maj David Gell.The operation was the largest of its kind to be carried out in Basra this year, said UK military spokesman Maj David Gell.
Its focus was individuals thought responsible for attacks on the Iraqi Provincial Joint Co-ordination Centre in the city, home to both Iraqi security forces and multi-national forces.Its focus was individuals thought responsible for attacks on the Iraqi Provincial Joint Co-ordination Centre in the city, home to both Iraqi security forces and multi-national forces.
A number of locations were searched and arrests made, Maj Gell said.A number of locations were searched and arrests made, Maj Gell said.
The soldier killed in fighting was on patrol just after midnight local time on Saturday. Next of kin have been informed.The soldier killed in fighting was on patrol just after midnight local time on Saturday. Next of kin have been informed.
Three soldiers are being treated at the British field hospital in Basra after unrelated incidents during the operation.Three soldiers are being treated at the British field hospital in Basra after unrelated incidents during the operation.
One soldier suffered serious injuries and another minor injury from small arms fire, and a further member of the armed forces was injured by an improvised explosive device.One soldier suffered serious injuries and another minor injury from small arms fire, and a further member of the armed forces was injured by an improvised explosive device.
The next of kin of the soldier who died in the accident on Friday have been informed. The next of kin of the soldier who died in the accident on Friday have also been informed.
"An investigation into the incident is ongoing and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage," an MoD spokesman said."An investigation into the incident is ongoing and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage," an MoD spokesman said.
Market attackMarket attack
The blast in northern Iraq destroyed the market in the small town of Amirli, killing many people instantly and trapping dozens.The blast in northern Iraq destroyed the market in the small town of Amirli, killing many people instantly and trapping dozens.
It was the most deadly single attack in Iraq since April, correspondents say.It was the most deadly single attack in Iraq since April, correspondents say.
It came as 29 people were killed in separate violence, including 22 who died overnight in Diyala province when a suicide bomber hit a cafe that was hosting a funeral.It came as 29 people were killed in separate violence, including 22 who died overnight in Diyala province when a suicide bomber hit a cafe that was hosting a funeral.
Most of the 5,500 British troops in Iraq are based in BasraMost of the 5,500 British troops in Iraq are based in Basra
And police said a family of seven sleeping on a Baghdad rooftop died when a mortar hit the building.And police said a family of seven sleeping on a Baghdad rooftop died when a mortar hit the building.
The total number of UK troops killed in Iraq since hostilities began in 2003 now stands at 158.The total number of UK troops killed in Iraq since hostilities began in 2003 now stands at 158.
Of those who died, 122 are classed as having been killed in hostile action.Of those who died, 122 are classed as having been killed in hostile action.
Most of the 5,500 UK troops in Iraq are stationed in Basra.Most of the 5,500 UK troops in Iraq are stationed in Basra.
The bases frequently come under mortar fire from Shia militants involved in a power-struggle in the city.The bases frequently come under mortar fire from Shia militants involved in a power-struggle in the city.
The BBC understands all personnel are shortly to be moved to a single base at Basra airport.The BBC understands all personnel are shortly to be moved to a single base at Basra airport.
It is thought the plan over the next 12 months is to then reduce the number of troops to just 1,500.It is thought the plan over the next 12 months is to then reduce the number of troops to just 1,500.