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01/08/2006
British soldier killed in Iraq
A British soldier has been killed in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Light Infantry, died following an attack on a Multi National Force base in Basra City.
A mortar round exploded within the perimeter of the base at around 0300 local time, the MoD said.
The soldier, who sustained serious injuries from the explosion, was evacuated by helicopter to hospital at Shaibah Logistics Base where he died from his injuries.
The MoD said that next of kin had been informed and that further details would be released in due course.
The news followed the announcement that three soldiers had been killed in Afghanistan, just hours after the Basra attack on Tuesday.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "This morning's news from Afghanistan and Iraq is very sad. I know I speak for everyone when I say that our thoughts are with the families and friends of the soldiers who were killed and injured.
"Those responsible for the attacks on our soldiers in Northern Helmand do not want to see security and prosperity brought to the local people. We cannot allow them to succeed and we remain committed to seeing through our part in this vital international effort.
"Nor will the sad death of a British soldier in Basra deflect our support to the elected government in Iraq. In both Iraq and Afghanistan our troops are doing a tough job magnificently well. Their courage and commitment demands nothing but admiration."
(KMcA)
The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Light Infantry, died following an attack on a Multi National Force base in Basra City.
A mortar round exploded within the perimeter of the base at around 0300 local time, the MoD said.
The soldier, who sustained serious injuries from the explosion, was evacuated by helicopter to hospital at Shaibah Logistics Base where he died from his injuries.
The MoD said that next of kin had been informed and that further details would be released in due course.
The news followed the announcement that three soldiers had been killed in Afghanistan, just hours after the Basra attack on Tuesday.
Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "This morning's news from Afghanistan and Iraq is very sad. I know I speak for everyone when I say that our thoughts are with the families and friends of the soldiers who were killed and injured.
"Those responsible for the attacks on our soldiers in Northern Helmand do not want to see security and prosperity brought to the local people. We cannot allow them to succeed and we remain committed to seeing through our part in this vital international effort.
"Nor will the sad death of a British soldier in Basra deflect our support to the elected government in Iraq. In both Iraq and Afghanistan our troops are doing a tough job magnificently well. Their courage and commitment demands nothing but admiration."
(KMcA)
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