American soldier killed by 'indirect fire' near Isis stronghold of Mosul in Iraq

Source: Reuters and AP via The Guardian

An American service member who was part of the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State, also referred to as Isis, was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq, according to an American defense official.

A US official said the soldier was stationed at the Makhmour base outside the Isis-held city of Mosul.

The attack was an “indirect fire attack,” specifically rockets, the official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as he wasn’t authorized to brief the media.

Two Iraqi commanders stationed at the base also reported a rocket attack Saturday, but denied anyone had been hurt or killed.

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