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Russia arms cache found
RUSSIAN missiles dated 2002 were found yesterday in a bunker south of Basra â despite a UN embargo on arms sales to Iraq since 1991. Components, believed to be fuses for detonators, were also discovered in boxes stamped âWallop Industries Limited, Middle Wallop, Hampshireâ. The missiles find threatens a major diplomatic bust-up with Russia, which has opposed Allied efforts to disarm Saddam. Russian lettering and the year 2002 were clearly stencilled on the containers of two Al Harith anti-ship cruise missiles. A larger missile, between 30 and 40ft long, lay nearby. It also bore Russian writing. There were no dates on the British components. The arms were discovered by Scottish troops from the Black Watch Battle Group at As Zubayr.They also found rocket-propelled grenades, landmines and machine-gun rounds, stacked in 24 bunkers and 48 sheds.Posted by: Yosemite Sam 2003-03-24 |
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