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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 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. |
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