British military base in Basra attacked

[Barrett808]

Source: KUNA

BASRA, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- Basra Airport, used as a military base by the British forces stationed in southern Iraq, came under missile attack by unknown militants late Thursday.

In a statement on Friday , a spokesman for the British forces in the area said unknown militants attacked the military base at the airport late last night, but no human or material losses were sustained.
This is the first attack against British troops in Iraq since the beginning of this year. (end) smj.ema KUNA 041310 Jan 08NNNN

Read more: http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1872552&Language=en

[Robbien]

1. No material or human loss?

Then how was the airport attacked? What, did someone spit on it or something?

[truebrit71]

2. Umm, I thought the Brits had left Basra already?

No?

[Robbien]

3. They did. What remains is a small contingent guarding

the airport, seaport and small base outside of the city. Brits are not welcome in Basra these days and have to stay secluded on their base out of town.

[truebrit71]

4. Ah, I see...

...

[Vinca]

5. Are we still in Iraq? Haven't heard a peep out of MSM in 2 days.

But if you want an update on Britney, just ask me.