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Two British troops killed in Basra
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YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS(CNN) -- Two British soldiers have been killed in a roadside bomb attack in Basra, the UK Ministry of Defence said. The troops from the Queen's Dragoon Guards were killed in the explosion at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the MoD said in a statement. Two others suffered minor injuries. The deaths bring to 113 the number of British military personnel killed since the Iraq war began. The statement said: "The Ministry of Defence can confirm that an incident took place in Basra yesterday at 21:30 local time. "Two members of the Queen's Dragoon Guards were killed and two others suffered minor injuries in what appears to be an attack from an improvised explosive device. "The soldiers were from the Queen's Dragoon Guards, part of the Basra City Battlegroup. The next of kin of those killed have been informed and they have asked for a period of time to come to terms with their tragic news. We will release further information as it becomes available." UK Defence Secretary Des Browne said: "It was with profound sorrow that I heard of the tragic deaths last night of two British soldiers. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of these brave men." The attack came a day after British and Iraqi forces seized their largest-ever haul of bomb-making equipment and weapons in a bid to improve the deteriorating security situation in Basra, the UK's Press Association said. Two British privates, Adam Morris, 19, and Joseva Lewaicei, 25, died in a roadside bomb attack near the city just over a fortnight ago. There were also clashes between local people and British forces earlier this month after a Lynx helicopter was brought down in an apparent rocket attack. Five military personnel died in the crash, and several Iraqis were reportedly killed in the ensuing riots. 
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