MND-B SECURITY PATROL RECEIVES SMALL ARMS FIRE (2 incidents, 2 dead)

[Eugene]

Source: Centcom

MND-B SECURITY PATROL RECEIVES SMALL ARMS FIRE
Release Date: 5/10/2007
Release Number: 07-01-03C
Description:
BAGHDAD – While conducting combat security operations in a
southern section of the capital, a Multi-National Division – Baghdad
patrol was attacked with small arms fire, killing one Soldier May 10.

In recent weeks, Coalition Forces have been conducting operations
in this section of the city uncovering numerous weapons caches,
including improvised explosive device-making materials and detaining
several individuals, disrupting insurgent activity and providing a
more secure environment for Iraqi citizens.

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


Read more: http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom2/Lists/New%20Casualty%20Reports/DispForm.aspx?ID=1762

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Source: Centcom

MNC-I SOLDIER ATTACKED
Release Date: 5/10/2007
Release Number: 07-01-03C
Description:
BAGHDAD – An MNC-I Soldier was severely wounded by small arms
fire at approximately 5 p.m. Thursday in Diwaniyah. The Soldier
was evacuated for treatment at the Coalition hospital in Baghdad
but later died of his wounds.

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


Read more: http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom2/Lists/New%20Casualty%20Reports/DispForm.aspx?ID=1761

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Related: U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,383 - AP

[Justitia]

1. Just great. Somebody's mother is about to have the worst moment of her life.

Just in time for Sunday.

[alcibiades_mystery]

2. Welcome to the Desert of the Real

...

[maddezmom]

3. 3 incidents, 3 dead

FACTBOX-Military and civilian deaths in Iraq
May 11 (Reuters) - One U.S. soldier was killed and nine were wounded by an explosion on Thursday during combat operations in Diyala province, north of Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Friday.

A U.S. soldier was killed on Thursday when his patrol came under small-arms fire in Diwaniya, 180 km (112 miles) south of Baghdad, the U.S. military said.

A U.S. soldier was killed by small-arms fire on Thursday in southern Baghdad, the U.S. military said.

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L09493088.htm

[saigon68]

4. Oh My Oh My

[Eugene]

5. 4th US soldier killed Thursday - Reuters Factbox

Source: Reuters

FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 11
11 May 2007 16:42:34 GMT
Source: Reuters

May 11 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Iraq at 1630 GMT
on Friday:

-snip-

BAGHDAD - A U.S. soldier was killed and two others were wounded when a
roadside bomb hit their vehicle in eastern Baghdad on Thursday, the U.S.
military said. One of the wounded soldiers later returned to duty, the
military said.

-snip-

Read more: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IBO143985.htm

[saigon68]

6. Meanwhile Paris going to jail for 20 days

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