Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080328-03
March 28, 2008

ISF, CF defend checkpoint, kill 8 militants (Baghdad)

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers killed eight militants after they were attacked at an Iraqi Army checkpoint with rocket propelled grenades and small-arms fire in northern Baghdad at approximately 2:30 p.m. March 27.

An MND-B aerial weapons team provided air support and engaged the terrorists, killing eight.

One Iraqi Army Soldier was killed during the attack and seven others were wounded.

The wounded Soldiers were treated at the scene and were evacuated to a local hospital.

“We offer our condolence to the families of the Soldier who was killed, and those who were wounded in their heroically successful efforts while standing their ground and defeating the terrorists,” said Lt. Col. Steven Stover, spokesman, MND-B.

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