MNF Iraq: Security patrol attacked (1 soldier killed - Baghdad)

Security patrol attacked
Thursday, 04 January 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070104-09
Jan. 4, 2007

Security patrol attacked
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division - Baghdad patrol was attacked by small arms fire,
killing one Soldier in the western part of the Iraqi capital today.

The unit was returning from conducting a security patrol when they came under attack
by small arms fire. One Soldier was killed in the attack. No one else was injured.

Earlier this week, units from the same battalion helped capture suspected insurgents,
uncovered illegal arms and munitions and conducted a medical assistance operation
for the local population.

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

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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Jan 4
04 Jan 2007 20:34:42 GMT
Source: Reuters

Jan 4 (Reuters) - Following are security developments in Iraq
as of 2030 GMT on Thursday:

* denotes a new or updated item.

* BAGHDAD - One U.S. soldier was killed by small arms fire in western Baghdad
on Thursday, the U.S. military said.

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