MNF Iraq: Roadside bomb strikes MND-B patrol (1 dead)

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Roadside bomb strikes MND-B patrol
Thursday, 25 January 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070125-17
Jan. 25, 2007

Roadside bomb strikes MND-B patrol
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – An improvised explosive device detonated near a Multi-National
Division - Baghdad patrol, killing one Soldier northwest of the Iraqi capital Jan 25.

The unit was conducting a combat security patrol in the area when a roadside
bomb exploded near their vehicles, killing one Soldier and wounding three others.
Days prior to this event, patrols in this unit successfully found numerous improvised
explosive devices during on-going operations, effectively securing the area for an
explosive ordnance team to come in and dispose of the devices.

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

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