MNF Iraq: Grenade attack targets MND-B patrol (2 incidents, 2 dead)

[Eugene]

Grenade attack targets MND-B patrol
Sunday, 18 February 2007

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070218-05
Feb. 18, 2007

Grenade attack targets MND-B patrol
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldier died in a grenade explosion
in a northern neighborhood of the Iraqi capital Feb 17.

The unit was conducting a combat patrol when a grenade was thrown at their vehicle
by an insurgent, killing the Soldier.

Over the past several days, this same unit has successfully conducted cordon and
search operations in the area looking for insurgents and weapons caches, increasing
the security in the area. The unit discovered a cache Feb. 16 with 600 rounds of
rifle ammunition and assorted improvised explosive device-making material.

The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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Full article: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10007&Itemid=21

(MNF Iraq)

Insurgents target MND-B patrol
Sunday, 18 February 2007

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070218-06
Feb. 18, 2007

Insurgents target MND-B patrol
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Insurgent small arms fire targeted a Multi-National Division - Baghdad
dismounted patrol north of the Iraqi capital, killing one Soldier Feb 17.

The unit was conducting a combat security patrol on foot when they came under fire,
killing the Soldier. There were no other U.S. casualties in this attack.

Over the last a few days, this unit has successfully found and eliminated several
improvised explosive devices, making main traveling routes safer for residents in the
area.

The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

-snip-

Full article: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10008&Itemid=21

Related: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Feb 18 - Reuters

[xchrom]

1. nice surge you're having there george.

[rodeodance]

2. may the families find peace

[rodeodance]

3. k and r. for the troops