Source:
MNF IraqRELEASE No. 20070714-08
July 14, 2007
Task Force Marne unit attackedMulti-National Division – Center PAO
BAGHDAD — A Task Force Marne Soldier was killed when a landmine
detonated during a dismounted patrol today.
The Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of the
next of kin.
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12847&Itemid=128
Source:
MNF IraqRELEASE No. 20070714-09
July 14, 2007
MND-B patrol struck by explosively-formed penetratorMulti-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD — One Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldier was killed
and another wounded when an explosively-formed penetrator
detonated near their patrol during combat operations in an eastern
section of the Iraqi capital July 14.
Units operating in this area of Baghdad continue to conduct
combined clearing operations with their Iraqi Army counterparts in
an effort to degrade insurgent operational capabilities. Sustained
operations of this nature are designed to reduce sectarian violence
and help set the conditions for the improvement of essential
services, economic growth and aid in the overall transition of
security operations with Iraqi Security Forces in the lead.
The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification
of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.
Read more:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12848&Itemid=128
Related:
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, July 14 - Reuters