British forces have blocked an attempted breakout by Iraqi armour at Basra, it was reported today.
British armour backed up by helicopters was said to have destroyed between five and seven Iraqi tanks.
Up to 50 Iraqi tanks were said to have taken part in the breakout attempt.
Updated: 12:18 Tuesday, March 25, 2003
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