Terrorists attacked ING and MNF joined patrol
Baghdad, Iraq -- Today, at 10:00 a.m. LT joined patrol consisting of Iraqi National Guard (ING) and Multi-national Forces (MNF) soldiers from MND CS 1st Brigade Combat Team was attacked by vehicle-born improvised explosive device and improvised explosive device on the road to Al Mashru (30 km north-east of Al Hillah City). 3 ING soldiers were killed, 3 were wounded and 1 missing in action. Immediately Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) procedure was started. All wounded soldiers were evacuated by MEDEVAC helicopters. Quick reaction forces and scene commander team were sent on the spot. Now, the wounded are in hospitals, and the investigation is in progress.
Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-national Forces are prepared to fight to make Iraq safe. We will continue to use precise, deliberate, force to defeat the enemies of Iraq.
Release #040913a
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