19/01/2007
Soldiers hurt in Basra attack
A rocket and mortar attack on a British base in Basra has injured six military personnel.
One has been seriously injured in the attack on the Basra palace camp, while four others received minor wounds.
An MoD spokesperson confirmed that the British camp had come under fire on three separate occasions last night.
Two soldier received treatment at the camp, but four others had to be treated at a field hospital for their wounds.
(SP/EF)
One has been seriously injured in the attack on the Basra palace camp, while four others received minor wounds.
An MoD spokesperson confirmed that the British camp had come under fire on three separate occasions last night.
Two soldier received treatment at the camp, but four others had to be treated at a field hospital for their wounds.
(SP/EF)
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