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Five British soldiers injured during missile attack in Basra

Five British soldiers injured during missile attack in Basra BASRA, April 23 (KUNA) -- British Armed forces stationed in Southern Basra said on Monday that five British soldiers were injured at Al-Qasoor main military camp as result of a missile attack.
A spokeswoman for the British military said one soldier received critical wounds.
On a different front, last night the Basra airport was attacked with mortar shells by unknown militants, the spokeswoman said, noting that no casualties were sustained. (end) smg.mb KUNA 240036 Apr 07NNNN