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UK soldier dies in Iraq shooting UK soldier dies in Iraq shooting
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A British soldier has died after being shot in Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has said.A British soldier has died after being shot in Basra, southern Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh, was killed by "small arms fire" on Monday night during an operation in Basra City, it said. The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh, was killed on Monday night during an operation in the Al Fursi district of the city, it said.
The soldier's next of kin had been informed, the MoD said.The soldier's next of kin had been informed, the MoD said.
The death brings the total number of British personnel killed in Iraq to 165, with 129 killed as a result of hostile action.The death brings the total number of British personnel killed in Iraq to 165, with 129 killed as a result of hostile action.
The attack happened at about 2320 local time (1920BST).
The MoD said no more information about the incident would be released for 24 hours.