Multi-National Division-Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD - Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers discovered an improvised-explosive device installed onto railroad tracks south of Baghdad near Al Mahmudiyah Monday.
The IED consisted of a 152mm and a 122mm artillery round. According to Soldiers from the 16th Engineer Brigade, the two rounds were attached to a motorcycle battery, two washing machine timers, detonation cord and electric blasting caps.
An explosive ordnance disposal team was called to the scene and conducted a controlled detonation, avoiding any injuries or damage to structures.
On Tuesday, terrorists fired a 122mm rocket that struck a house south of Mahmudiyah resulting in seven Iraqi casualties. There was also extensive damage to the house.
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 02.01.2006 13:51 |
| Story ID: | 5267 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 118 |
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