MND-B Soldier, 4 Iraqi citizens killed in Tarmiyah explosions

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

08.10.2008

Courtesy Story

Multi-National Division Baghdad

By the Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs Office

BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier and four Iraqi citizens were killed, and others wounded during a complex attack in the Tarmiyah District, north of Baghdad at approximately 2 p.m., Aug. 10, 2008.

After an initial improvised explosive device detonated, an MND-B team was sent to investigate. Shortly after the team's arrival, a suicide vest attack occurred and was followed by small-arms fire.

The attacks also wounded two U.S. Soldiers, 15 local nationals, three Iraqi policemen and three Sons of Iraq members.

"This was a heinous attack by al-Qaida in Iraq against an Iraqi family, followed by a cowardly attack against innocent civilians, their security forces and U.S. Soldiers," said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman, 4th Inf. Div. and MND-B. "The terrorists will do anything to hinder progress and incite sectarian violence. Their desperate attacks on coalition and Iraqi security forces only harden the resolve of the bonds built to defeat AQI and special groups criminals."

"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to our Soldiers, the families and the Iraqi people. We will hunt down those responsible," said Stover.

The wounded Soldiers were evacuated to a coalition force hospital, while the wounded Iraqis were transported to a local area hospital where they received further medical care.

The Soldier's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

• Date Taken: 08.10.2008
• Date Posted: 08.11.2008 07:17
• Story ID: 22344
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ