Article: THREE BRITISH SOLDIERS KILLED IN BASRA


United Press International
08-23-2003
Three British soldiers killed in Basra

BASRA, Iraq, Aug 23, 2003 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- An ambush attack killed three British soldiers and seriously wounded another Saturday in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, the BBC reported.

The soldiers' vehicle came under fire from a pick-up truck as they traveled along one of the city's main streets. There was an exchange of fire, followed by an explosion.

British troops sealed off the area of the attack around the University of Basra and were ...

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