This week so far for British troops in Iraq

BASILDON BOY · 19-01-2007, 11:22 PM

While the media is more concerned abut Big Brother - this week in Iraq our troops put up with this:

6 British soldiers wounded in rocket and mortar attacks on their base in Basra.

1 British soldier injured after 13 Katusha rockets fell on the British a base in Basra

1 British soldier was wounded when a mine exploded near a British boat in Shatt al-Arab followed by firing from the two river banks.

2 British soldiers injured when a roadside bomb exploded the hit the troops' armoured convoy as they carried out a security patrol along the banks of a river in the Al Ashshar area of Basra province.

15 mortars fell on the British base at Shatt al-Arab hotel in Basra starting fires - no casualties reported.

Two British bases were targeted with 34 katusha rockets and 4 mortar shells, only one military vehicle was damaged.

These are just some of the attacks that have been reported this week.

Free Briton · 27-01-2007, 01:45 PM

i agree, who gives a **** about what someone in a house for 21 days says about another when our armies are being attacked?

BASILDON BOY · 27-01-2007, 02:47 PM

This is happening every day yet we never hear exactly how our 2 wars are going.

Feldoon · 27-01-2007, 02:51 PM

Dear BBC, Sky et al.

Give us real news.

Thanks.

mkpdavies · 27-01-2007, 02:59 PM

Out of sight out of mind.

It'll be like this for years now.

BASILDON BOY · 27-01-2007, 03:30 PM

And the week ended with 1 British death

Military Operations

British soldier killed in Basrah City, Iraq
21 Jan 07
It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier, in Basrah City, Southern Iraq, today, Sunday 21 January 2007.

The soldier was killed in a roadside bomb attack on the outskirts of the northern part of Basrah City, near the districts of Al Hadi and Al Jezaizah.

He was serving with 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry, as part of a unit attached to 1st Battalion the Staffordshire Regiment, based at the Shaat Al Arab Hotel in the north of Basrah city.

Four other soldiers were injured during the incident, one of them remains in very serious condition, the other three soldiers are in a stable condition. They have been medically evacuated from the scene and are receiving the best possible medical care at the field hospital.

The roadside bomb detonated targeting a MNF Warrior armoured personnel carrier patrol manoeuvring in the north of Basrah city. It is unclear whether the casualties were dismounted at the time of the attack.

The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before any more information is released.

mkpdavies · 27-01-2007, 04:10 PM

You Tube

I just don't understand why they aren't more grateful for this liberation.

19-01-2007, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
BASILDON BOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: N'Djamena, Chad Posts: 1,829	This week so far for British troops in Iraq While the media is more concerned abut Big Brother - this week in Iraq our troops put up with this: 6 British soldiers wounded in rocket and mortar attacks on their base in Basra. 1 British soldier injured after 13 Katusha rockets fell on the British a base in Basra 1 British soldier was wounded when a mine exploded near a British boat in Shatt al-Arab followed by firing from the two river banks. 2 British soldiers injured when a roadside bomb exploded the hit the troops' armoured convoy as they carried out a security patrol along the banks of a river in the Al Ashshar area of Basra province. 15 mortars fell on the British base at Shatt al-Arab hotel in Basra starting fires - no casualties reported. Two British bases were targeted with 34 katusha rockets and 4 mortar shells, only one military vehicle was damaged. These are just some of the attacks that have been reported this week.

27-01-2007, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 31,083 Party: Libertarian Party	Out of sight out of mind. It'll be like this for years now. __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Blue Labour, Lib Dems

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27-01-2007, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Free Briton Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 32	i agree, who gives a **** about what someone in a house for 21 days says about another when our armies are being attacked?

27-01-2007, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
BASILDON BOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: N'Djamena, Chad Posts: 1,829	This is happening every day yet we never hear exactly how our 2 wars are going.

27-01-2007, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Feldoon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,003	Dear BBC, Sky et al. Give us real news. Thanks.

27-01-2007, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
BASILDON BOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: N'Djamena, Chad Posts: 1,829	And the week ended with 1 British death Military Operations British soldier killed in Basrah City, Iraq 21 Jan 07 It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier, in Basrah City, Southern Iraq, today, Sunday 21 January 2007. The soldier was killed in a roadside bomb attack on the outskirts of the northern part of Basrah City, near the districts of Al Hadi and Al Jezaizah. He was serving with 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry, as part of a unit attached to 1st Battalion the Staffordshire Regiment, based at the Shaat Al Arab Hotel in the north of Basrah city. Four other soldiers were injured during the incident, one of them remains in very serious condition, the other three soldiers are in a stable condition. They have been medically evacuated from the scene and are receiving the best possible medical care at the field hospital. The roadside bomb detonated targeting a MNF Warrior armoured personnel carrier patrol manoeuvring in the north of Basrah city. It is unclear whether the casualties were dismounted at the time of the attack. The soldier's family have been informed and have asked for a 24 hour period of grace before any more information is released.