Press Releases VBIED kills 1, wounds 8 in Tal Afar
VBIED kills 1, wounds 8 in Tal Afar
Thursday, February 21, 2008 11:34
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080221-03
February 21, 2008
VBIED kills 1, wounds 8 in Tal Afar
Multi-National Division – North PAO
MOSUL, Iraq – An Iraqi was killed and eight were injured, including an Iraqi police officer, when a car bomb exploded after an engagement by local police in Tal Afar Feb. 20.
IP’s and coalition forces received a report from local officials of a potential car bomb targeting the Tal Afar Hospital. The IPs destroyed the vehicle, detonating the explosives.
“The efforts by the Iraqi police in defense of the population serve as a clear indication of their ability to take the fight to the insurgents and finish it on their own terms,” said Maj. Gary Dangerfield, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment spokesman.
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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080221-03
February 21, 2008
VBIED kills 1, wounds 8 in Tal Afar
Multi-National Division – North PAO
MOSUL, Iraq – An Iraqi was killed and eight were injured, including an Iraqi police officer, when a car bomb exploded after an engagement by local police in Tal Afar Feb. 20.
IP’s and coalition forces received a report from local officials of a potential car bomb targeting the Tal Afar Hospital. The IPs destroyed the vehicle, detonating the explosives.
“The efforts by the Iraqi police in defense of the population serve as a clear indication of their ability to take the fight to the insurgents and finish it on their own terms,” said Maj. Gary Dangerfield, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment spokesman.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – NORTH PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it OR DSN 318-856-0218.