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Here is the official Army press release regarding the RPG attack on Sunday.
MOSUL, Iraq - A Task Force Olympia Stryker vehicle was attacked by rocket-propelled grenade fire in west Mosul this afternoon.
An RPG hit the external armor on the left rear of the Stryker. The armor caused the RPG to detonate before it hit the vehicle's hull; however, shrapnel ignited an external fuel can, causing the vehicle to catch fire.
The Stryker crew was able to exit the vehicle without injury.
Coalition Soldiers will continue to work together with Iraqi Security Forces to provide a safe and secure Iraq. The Coalition is committed to helping Iraq win this war against terrorism. These attacks show that those who are against progress are desperate. Terrorist acts only increase the resolve of the Iraqi Security Forces, Iraqi citizens, Iraqi Governing Council and the Coalition forces.
Anyone with information about criminal or terrorist activities should inform the Iraqi Police, Coalition Forces, or call the Tips Hotline 813-343 or 780-013.
Release #040328c
Comments For "Stryker Vehicle Struck by RPG":
OK. Time to remove the external fuel cans from all Strykers. I can't think they're needed since no one is traveling all that far from base.
Posted by: Steve Thorne | March 29, 2004 10:11 AM
Has anyone thought about creating a fire response version of the Stryker? A field mod and attachment to the C&C element may save a vehicle or two. It could retain it's organic weapons load but incorporate a fire supression package.
Just an idea for discussion!
Posted by: John | April 28, 2004 8:15 AM
It was the cases of MRE's that catch on fire (cardboard) which heated up the ammo on top of the Stryker.
Thus no more flammable supplies are loaded on top.
Posted by: Linda | May 29, 2004 8:57 AM