Nine US Troops Wounded In Roadside Bombings In Iraq
BAGHDAD (AFP)--Nine U.S. soldiers were wounded Thursday when two roadside
bombs hit their patrol in eastern Baghdad, the U.S. army said, just five days
before they are due to withdraw from Iraqi cities.
"A coalition forces patrol was struck by two improvised explosive devices this
morning in the east Baghdad district of Rusafa," a statement said.
"Approximately nine coalition forces personnel were wounded in the attack and
one vehicle was damaged."
U.S. combat troops will pull out from Iraq's cities and main towns Tuesday as
the war-torn country takes sole charge of security in a major stepping stone to
a complete U.S. withdrawal.
Most U.S. soldiers will retreat to their main bases and only re-enter urban
areas if the Iraqi security forces ask for their support in tackling unrest or
conducting other operations.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
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