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'SAS man' killed in central Iraq Para killed during Iraq mission
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A British soldier thought to be serving with the Special Air Service (SAS) has been killed in central Iraq. A British soldier serving with the Parachute Regiment has been killed during an operation in central Iraq.
The Ministry of Defence says the soldier, a member of the Parachute Regiment, died on Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence said the soldier died on Wednesday.
It is understood he was on a special forces mission. The MoD said the operation was "in support of ongoing coalition activity in Iraq". It has been reported that he was on a special forces mission and was a member of the Special Air Service (SAS).
The soldier has not been named, but next-of-kin have been informed. Further details are expected on Saturday. The MoD said the operation was "in support of ongoing coalition activity".
The soldier has not been named, but next-of-kin have been informed.
Further details are expected on Saturday.
The death brings to 169 the number of UK armed forces personnel or MoD civilians who have died in Iraq since the start of the campaign in March 2003.The death brings to 169 the number of UK armed forces personnel or MoD civilians who have died in Iraq since the start of the campaign in March 2003.
Forty-two soldiers have died so far this year.Forty-two soldiers have died so far this year.