Missiles target British military base in Iraq

BASRA, Feb 10 (KUNA) -- Unknown gunmen launched a missile attack on a British military base in southern Iraq's Basra city on Sunday.
According to a press release by the British forces, the attack did not cause any human casualties or material damage, as the missiles landed on the base's parameter.
Since handing over Basra's security to Iraqi authorities in the last quarter of 2007, British forces have been a target for sporadic terrorist attacks.(end) smj.ayh KUNA 101400 Feb 08NNNN