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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070421-11
April 21, 2007
Roadside bomb, small arms fire targets MND-B patrol
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – An MND-B Soldier died and three others were wounded when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device, followed by small arms fire in a southwestern section of the Iraqi capital April 21. The unit was conducting a combat patrol in the area when the attack occurred.
Iraqi security forces and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers continue conducting operations in support of Operation Fardh Al-Qanoon, helping set the conditions for a stable, secure and self-reliant Iraq.
Soldiers in this unit continue to conduct joint cordon and search operations in southern Baghdad in support of Operation Fardh al-Qanoon. Clearing and controlling these neighborhoods provides a more secure environment for the local Iraqi citizens.
The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.
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; OR BY PHONE AT COMMERCIAL (914) 822-8174 OR IRAQNA 011-964-890-192-4674.
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