Terrorist attack kills two Iraqi children, injures 15
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (May 3, 2005) – After further investigation it was determined that two Iraqi children were killed and another 15 Iraqi citizens were injured when a combined suicide car bomb and improvised explosive device attack detonated in a western Mosul neighborhood Monday. Initial reports had indicated only one child was killed in the attack.
This attack comes one day after another car bomb loaded into a stolen hospital ambulance was driven into a tent where a funeral service was being held, killing as many as 25 Iraqis in Tal Afar Sunday evening, and just two days after a child was killed in an improvised explosive device attack. This is the fifth terrorist attack in three days against innocent Iraqi citizens. The attacks have killed 31 and injured at least 53.
WARNING: Displayed below is one of the photos that was included with this press release. While difficult to look at, I thought it was one of the most moving photos I've seen.
CORRECTION: We originally attributed the photo to the US Army. The photo was in fact taken by Michael Yon.
UPDATE 05/07/05: We may get permission to post this photo in the near future, but for the time being we have removed it. To see the picture and read about the story behind it, please visit Michael Yon's website.
UPDATE 05/09/05: We received permission from the photographer's representative to post the photo.
MAJ Mark Bieger clings to an Iraqi child who died in the dual blast attack.
(Copyright Michael Yon 2005 - Posted with permission)
