Task Force Marne unit attacked (2 incidents, 2 dead)

[Eugene]

Source: MNF Iraq

RELEASE No. 20070714-08
July 14, 2007

Task Force Marne unit attacked
Multi-National Division – Center PAO

BAGHDAD — A Task Force Marne Soldier was killed when a landmine
detonated during a dismounted patrol today.

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


Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12847&Itemid=128

---

Source: MNF Iraq

RELEASE No. 20070714-09
July 14, 2007

MND-B patrol struck by explosively-formed penetrator
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — One Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldier was killed
and another wounded when an explosively-formed penetrator
detonated near their patrol during combat operations in an eastern
section of the Iraqi capital July 14.

Units operating in this area of Baghdad continue to conduct
combined clearing operations with their Iraqi Army counterparts in
an effort to degrade insurgent operational capabilities. Sustained
operations of this nature are designed to reduce sectarian violence
and help set the conditions for the improvement of essential
services, economic growth and aid in the overall transition of
security operations with Iraqi Security Forces in the lead.

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.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12848&Itemid=128

---

Related: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, July 14 - Reuters