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Stryker Vehicle Struck by RPG

Mar-29-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

Here is the official Army press release regarding the RPG attack on Sunday.

[Link to CJTF7 Press Release]

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


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