Five U.S. soldiers killed in attacks in Iraq

[maddezmom]

Source: Reuters

Five U.S. soldiers killed in attacks in Iraq
More BAGHDAD, April 16 (Reuters) - Insurgents killed five American soldiers in Iraq on Monday, including three in Baghdad, the U.S. military said.

Around 60 U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq this month, putting April on course to be one of the deadliest for U.S. forces in many months.

The U.S. military said three soldiers were killed in three separate attacks in Baghdad. Two others were killed in western Anbar province.




Read more: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L16297929.htm

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070416-16
April 16, 2007

Explosively-formed projectile targets MND-B patrol
Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs

BAGHDAD – An explosively formed projectile targeting an MND-B patrol killed
one Soldier and wounded two others in a southern section of Baghdad April 16.
The unit was conducting a combat security patrol at the time of the attack.

An Iraqi interpreter was also wounded in the attack.

more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11463&Itemid=21




IED attack in Fallujah
Monday, 16 April 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070416-12
April 16, 2007

IED attack in Fallujah
13th SC(E), LSA ANACONDA PAO

LSA ANACONDA, Iraq – Two 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Soldiers were killed and two were wounded in an improvised explosive device attack against their M-1114 vehicle in Fallujah at 2:20 a.m. April 14.

One of the wounded Soldiers was evacuated to the Balad Airforce Theater Hospital for medical treatment. One Soldier was treated and returned to duty.

more:http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/KAM628011.htm

MND-B patrol ends with small arms fire
Monday, 16 April 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070416-09
April 16, 2007

MND-B patrol ends with small arms fire
Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs

BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldier died when a combat
security patrol was attacked with small arms fire in a southwestern section of the
Iraqi capital April 16. One other Soldier was wounded during the attack.

MND-B Soldiers and their Iraqi security forces counterparts continue to set
the conditions for a stable and self –reliant Iraq, conducting operations in support
of Operation Fardh Al-Qanoon.

more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11459&Itemid=21


MND-B patrol targeted by IED strike
Monday, 16 April 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070416-08
April 16, 2007

MND-B patrol targeted by IED strike
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died and one other was wounded when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in a southern section of Baghdad April 16. The unit was conducting a security patrol in the area when the attack occurred.

Iraqi security forces and MND-B Soldiers continue conducting operations in support of Operation Fardh Al-Qanoon to help set conditions for a stable and self-reliant Iraq.

more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11461&Itemid=21

[bluestateguy]

1. This is a certifiably shitty day.

nt

[saigon68]

14. The Chimp Murders 3,300 US Troops

The board goes nuts with one 400 post thread

Yikes

[lancdem]

2. Of course, every day in Iraq is a shitty day

:(

[RL3AO]

3. Sickening day gets worse.

[xchrom]

4. three in baghdad -- calling john mccain, calling john mccain --

threee in baghdad -- and how many iraqis over the weekend -- and how about that suicide bomber in the government buildings -- and on and on IN BAGHDAD...

[StarryNite]

6. Baghdad is perfectly safe

Let's all go shopping. That's their solution for us American citizens. When things are going badly...go shopping! Now McCain is even saying it's safe to shop in Baghdad.

Good god, when is this nightmare going to end?

[xchrom]

9. yup -- it's pretty bizarre all right. n/t

[saigon68]

15. McCain needs to "stroll" through the market

Maybe this time he will be greeted with rose petals

[ismnotwasm]

5. God

What do you say when words fail?

Rest in peace loved ones and may you find peace, those who have lost loved ones.

[MGD]

7. What do you say when words fail?

You either fight or walk away.

[northofdenali]

8. That makes, I think, 11 in the last 3 days.

We've lost too many, and will lose more, and not just to death: our wounded, the PTSD sufferers, the spouses who will suffer abuse, the children - my god, Bush, I hope you're proud.

BRING THEM HOME NOW!!!!!!!1

[PuraVidaDreamin]

10. 61 soldiers so far this month- it's only mid April

But Bush is going to Virginia Tech tomorrow

[superconnected]

11. Crumb wish he'd been there today...

okay, I know he's going because he want's to see the grisly site.

[tabasco]

12. More troops dead for corporate profits.

The only reason Bush invaded Iraq was to control the oil for his profiteering pals.

RIP, Troops.

:patriot:

[rodeodance]

13. no words anymore. REC

[Scurrilous]

16. U.S. losses in Iraq hit the war's highest rate

In the past six months, the rate of Americans killed in Iraq has reached its highest level ever, despite four years of fighting.

<snip>

"Over the past six months, American troops have died in Iraq at the highest rate since the war began, an indication that the conflict is becoming increasingly dangerous for U.S. forces even after more than four years of fighting.

From October 2006 through last month, 532 American soldiers were killed, the most during any six-month period of the war. March also marked the first time that the U.S. military suffered four straight months of 80 or more fatalities. April, with 58 service members killed through Monday, is on pace to be one of the deadliest months of the conflict for American forces.

Senior American military officials attribute much of the increase to the Baghdad security crackdown, now in its third month. But the rate of fatalities was increasing even before a more aggressive strategy began moving U.S. troops from heavily fortified bases into smaller neighborhood outposts throughout the capital, placing them at greater risk of roadside bombings and small-arms attacks."

http://www.miamiherald.com/884/story/76515.html

[MGD]

17. "...bring them on"

"There are some who feel like that the conditions are such that they can attack us there. My answer is bring them on."
President Bush

What an idiot.

[Eugene]

18. MNF-W Marine dies in non-hostile incident during combat patrol

Source: MNF Iraq

MNF-W Marine dies in non-hostile incident during combat patrol
Tuesday, 17 April 2007

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



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070417-04
April 17, 2007

MNF-W Marine dies in non-hostile incident during combat patrol
Multi National Force - West

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – A Marine assigned to Multi National Force-West
died April 16 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next
of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

The incident was not the result of enemy action and is currently under
investigation.


Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11477&Itemid=21

[Flagg]

19. Bring'em on, cried the chimp.

[Mr. Mojo Risin]

20. I don't think anybody could have forseen.......

that the Troop Surge plan would actually result in a surge of the number of US Soliders being killed in Iraq.

Sad day indeed.