Iraqi Army 'Saves British Troops'

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The Iraqi army has foiled a potentially deadly attack on British troops in Basra, the British army has said.
A routine patrol discovered five Katyusha rockets aimed and ready to fire at a base housing around 200 soldiers of the Light Infantry.

Major Charlie Burbridge said the 107mm calibre rockets would have caused many casualties if they detonated on target.

The Iraqi army made safe the weapons, which Maj Burbridge said had a range of 7km. No one was arrested.

Maj Burbridge said: "Our confidence in the Iraqi army continues to grow and this demonstrates how capable the Iraqi army is becoming. "We are grateful that their diligence and professionalism has been able to potentially save the lives of British troops."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5206284.stm

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