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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070616-11
June 16, 2007

MND-B patrol struck by improvised explosive device
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — One Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldier was killed when a roadside bomb detonated near a patrol during combat operations in a southern section of Baghdad June 15. Three other Soldiers were wounded in the attack. 
 
Elements from this unit recently detained nine suspects allegedly involved in a roadside bomb-making cell.  This operation is vital as it is designed to disrupt insurgent activity by targeting improvised explosive device-making cells in order to provide the Iraqi citizens a more safe and secure environment.
 
The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070616-11
June 16, 2007

MND-B patrol struck by improvised explosive device
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — One Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldier was killed when a roadside bomb detonated near a patrol during combat operations in a southern section of Baghdad June 15. Three other Soldiers were wounded in the attack. 
 
Elements from this unit recently detained nine suspects allegedly involved in a roadside bomb-making cell.  This operation is vital as it is designed to disrupt insurgent activity by targeting improvised explosive device-making cells in order to provide the Iraqi citizens a more safe and secure environment.
 
The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

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FOR QUERIES, CONTACT MULT-NATIONAL DIVISION - BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR BY PHONE AT COMMERCIAL (914) 822-8174 OR IRAQNA 011-964-890-192-4674.