SVBIED attacks Coalition Forces in Kirkuk

Multi-National Force-Iraq

Sunday, 08 June 2008
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080608-06
June 8, 2008

SVBIED attacks Coalition Forces in Kirkuk
Multi-National Division – North PAO

TIKRIT, Iraq – A suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device exploded near a patrol base in the Ta’Mim province, June 8, killing one Coalition force Soldier.

During the attack, 18 CF Soldiers were wounded as well as two local national contractors.

All casualties were evacuated to a Coalition hospital.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification and release by the Department of Defense.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – NORTH PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT: MNDNPAO@1AD.ARMY.MIL OR DSN 318-856-0218