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Baghdad Bomb and Bullet Bulletin: 3 die
 2 die in bomb attack in Mahmudiya (IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – A source in the Iraqi Ministry of Interior informed on Tuesday that that a bomb blast to the south of Baghdad killed at least two persons and injured nine others. Sharing details the source said, “This morning a bomb exploded near a popular market in Mahmudiya district to the south of Baghdad. Two people were killed and nine others were severely injured.” “Security forces rushed to the area and transported the wounded to Mahmudiyah Hospital and the bodies of the deceased were sent to the forensic department. Security forces have taken tough measures, anticipating the presence of other bombs.” Iraqi army officer dies in sniper attack (IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – A source in the Iraqi Interior Ministry informed on Tuesday that an Iraqi Army officer was killed and two other soldiers were injured in a sniper attack targeted at a security checkpoint, south of Baghdad. Sharing details the source said, “A sniper attack at noon today, on an Iraqi army security checkpoint at Latifiyah to the south of Baghdad, killed an army lieutenant and injured two other soldiers.” “Security forces rushed to the area and transferred the injured to a nearby hospital and the body of the dead officer was sent to the forensic team,” further added the source seeking anonymity. Posted by: badanov 2016-08-24 |
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