MOSUL, IRAQ (November 3, 2004) – An Iraqi civilian came to Multi-National Forces Soldiers and reported that two insurgents accidentally killed themselves after firing two mortars at a military base in southern Mosul.
The Iraqi citizen said that during the attack, the mortar tube the insurgents were using to launch the projectiles exploded killing them both. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment responded to the scene and discovered the two dead bodies along with a mortar tube and five 60mm mortars nearby.
No MNF Soldiers were injured during the mortar attack on the military base.
Iraqi Police secured the scene and are currently identifying the bodies. The Iraqi citizen who provided the tip will receive a reward. All Iraqi citizens are encouraged to participate in the reward process by providing such information to MNF. Anyone with information should call the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul at 125 or 513462 or contact any MNF Soldier.
Local citizen rewarded
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (November 3, 2004) – An Iraqi civilian came to Multi-National Forces Soldiers and reported that two insurgents accidentally killed themselves after firing two mortars at a military base in southern Mosul.
The Iraqi citizen said that during the attack, the mortar tube the insurgents were using to launch the projectiles exploded killing them both. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment responded to the scene and discovered the two dead bodies along with a mortar tube and five 60mm mortars nearby.
