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4 Iraqi soldiers, 3 gunmen killed in Ninewa
(VOI) -- Four Iraqi soldiers on Monday were killed in an operation conducted by Iraqi-U.S. forces, southwestern Mosul, which also resulted in killing three gunmen, said a release issued by Multi National Forces (MNF) in Mosul city. "Four Iraqi soldiers were killed today, along with three gunmen, in a raid operation at a village in southwestern Mosul," said the release that was received by Aswat al-Iraq - Voices of Iraq - (VOI). "Six other Iraqi soldiers and one MNF soldier were wounded in the operation," it added. The release did not mention further details, but noted "Intelligence tips helped to surround the village that was a safe hide for al-Qaeda organization's gunmen who came to Iraq from Syria, and to arrest 15 of them."Posted by: Fred 2008-07-29 |
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