Bombs kill 9 U.S. soldiers in Iraq

Bombs kill 9 U.S. soldiers in Iraq 7 minutes ago

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Nine U.S. soldiers died in two separate incidents north of Baghdad, the military said Tuesday.

Six soldiers were killed when a bomb exploded near their vehicles during a combat operation Monday in Salahuddin province, the military said in a statement.

Three other soldiers were wounded and transported to an American military hospital for treatment, it said.

In another incident the same day, three more soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in Diyala province, another statement said. One soldier was wounded.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070306-07
Mar. 6, 2007

Task Force Lightning Soldiers attacked
Multi-National Division – North PAO

TIKRIT – Task Force Lightning Soldiers were attacked while conducting combat operations in Diyala Province Monday.

Three Task Force Lightning Soldiers died as a result of injuries sustained following an explosion near their vehicles.

One other Soldier was wounded and taken to a Coalition medical facility for treatment.

The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

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Task Force Lightning Soldiers attacked
Tuesday, 06 March 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070306-06A
Mar. 6, 2007

CORRECTION: The previous version of this release furnished an incorrect date
for the Soldiers’ death.

Task Force Lightning Soldiers attacked
Multi-National Division – North PAO

TIKRIT – Task Force Lightning Soldiers were attacked while conducting combat
operations in Salah ad Din province Monday.

Six Task Force Lightning Soldiers died as a result of injuries sustained following
an explosion near their vehicles.

Three other Soldiers were wounded and taken to a Coalition medical facility for
treatment.

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