Fears of expert sniper in Basra

By Thomas Harding, Defence Correspondent
Last Updated: 2:25am BST 03/04/2007

Fears that an expert sniper is operating in Basra are growing after two British soldiers were shot dead by single bullets in the past two days.

At least three have been killed and five wounded in the past six weeks by single shots. The marksman is equipped with a powerful rifle that can penetrate body armour, military sources believe

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