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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080708-09
July 8, 2008

Two injured during IRAM attack on JSS Ur
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – A U.S. Soldier and an interpreter working with Coalition forces received minor injuries when eight explosions went off in the vicinity of Joint Security Station Ur in northeast Baghdad at approximately 1 p.m. July 8.

The explosions were caused by an Improvised Rocket Assisted Mortar attack against CF working to help the people of Iraq establish security, essential services and improve the quality of life.

“This attack threatens the livelihood of every Iraqi citizen that is hopeful for a prosperous future,” said Col. John Hort, commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad. “We are working with our Iraqi partners – the Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police, National Police and Sons of Iraq – to eliminate the threat to Iraq’s future stability.”

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