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Iraqi Security Forces respond to explosion inside Karkh mosque
 An explosion occurred causing minor damage inside the abandoned JamiĀa Al Baraka Mosque in the Karkh Security District in the center of the Iraqi capital Oct. 19. Evidence indicates three improvised explosive devices had detonated. There were no reports of injuries or deaths due to the attack. Iraqi Security Forces and troops from Company E, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division responded to the scene. Iraqi and Coalition explosive ordnance disposal teams entered the mosque to ensure there were no other explosives present. One unexploded projectile was removed. Posted by: Fred 2007-10-21 |
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