Roadside bomb strikes MND-B patrol

Multi-National Force-Iraq

Saturday, 03 February 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070203-24
Feb. 3, 2007

Roadside bomb strikes MND-B patrol

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Two Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers died when an improvised explosive device detonated near a patrol south of the Iraqi capital Feb 2.

The unit was conducting an assessment of battle positions in the area when the roadside bomb detonated, killing the two Soldiers and wounding another.

Earlier this week, members of the unit assisted in several Iraqi Army-led raids in southern Baghdad to minimize sectarian violence and disrupt militia activity resulting in the detention of 23 suspected insurgents.

The deceased Soldiers’ names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS NCO IN CHARGE, MASTER SGT. DAVID LARSEN BY E-MAIL AT: DAVID.J.LARSEN@US.ARMY.MIL; OR BY PHONE AT COMMERCIAL: (914) 822-8174, OR IRAQNA: 011-964-790-192-4675.