By Multi-National Division – Baghdad Public Affairs Office
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Five Iraqis were killed and 12 were injured by an explosion in southern Baghdad at approximately 1 p.m., Oct. 12, 2008.
Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers from Company D, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, attached to 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, responded to the area to help secure the site with Iraqi security forces.
An explosive ordnance detachment is investigating the scene.
"Soldiers from the Raider brigade are responding to assist the Iraqi people in this time of need," said Maj. Dave Olson, 1st BCT spokesman, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those injured and killed in the attack. The transition of the Iraqi security forces continues to move forward as they assume the lead in the Rashid District."
"This is a heinous attack against the residents of Baghdad," said Olson. "It also shows the true nature of a cowardly and evil enemy who specifically targets the innocent."
| Date Taken: | 10.12.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 10.13.2008 01:32 |
| Story ID: | 24871 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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