Iraqi Soldiers and civilians killed in Tall Afar

MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER

Jan. 27, 2006
TIKRIT, Iraq – Two Iraqi Army Soldiers died and four were wounded when an IED exploded in Tall Afar Jan. 27.
A second IED exploded while Iraqi Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division were evacuating the casualties from the first IED, but no one was injured in that explosion.
A third explosion occurred while the Soldiers were conducting a cordon and search of the area. One Iraqi civilian was killed and one was wounded in that explosion. Two Iraqi Soldiers were also wounded in the explosion.
Task Force Band of Brothers Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment immediately responded and conducted a cordon and search in the area of the third explosion. They detained two suspects who tested positive for explosive residue.
Iraqi security forces are working with their U.S. partners in the area to identify and capture those responsible for conducting these attacks