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Iraq War Logs · Field report

(EXPLOSIVE HAZARD) IED EXPLOSION RPT (Improvised Explosive Device (IED)) : %%% KIA %%% WIA %%% CIV WIA

Report date 2009-10-17 12:12 · Published by WikiLeaks on 22 October 2010 · View original report »

Reference IDRegionLatitudeLongitude
IRQ20091017n242MND-N36.343
DateTypeCategoryAffiliationDetained
2009-10-17 12:12Explosive HazardIED ExplosionENEMY0
EnemyFriendCivilianHost nationTotal
Killed in action00011
Wounded in action00213

Report text

/ :%%%\012\012\012WHO: %%%\012\012REPORTED BY %%% TO %%%\012\012WHERE: Ninewah Province, Mosul, %%%\012\012WHEN: 171200OCT09 \012\012WHAT: IED DET (Unconfirmed by USF) -Effective\012\012HOW: At 171200OCT09 an IED detonated on a patrol from %%% in the %%% neighborhood. The blast resulted in 1x IP KIA, 1x IP WIA, 2x LN WIA. All were taken to Mosul General Hospital. No further information was provided. \012\012UPDATE: At 171300OCT09 the %%% EOD team was called to the site of the IED blast and found a secondary device. The secondary IED consisted of 4x %%% rounds connected to a cell phone. The EOD team %%% the IED and took all components to the %%% HQ for disposal. No further BDA or casualties were reported.\012\012S2 ASSESSMENT: We have begun to see more secondary IEDs attempting to target first %%%. The area just to the north along RTE %%% is a historical IED %%%, and has used various types of IEDs, from tea pot IEDs to Mortars.\012\012PAO ASSESSMENT: PAO Assessment: %%% PAO posture remains passive, respond to query only. At approx 171500OCT09 %%% reported: "A roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi police patrol killed one policeman and wounded two civilians in western Mosul, police ." %%% PAO to remain passive and respond to query only, since information as already been released.\012\012IO ASSESSMENT: \012The Enemies of %%% (and the Nation) continue to try and intimidate you, your Police Force and your %%% They continue to conduct shameless attacks against you and those that are trying to provide you security and \012%%% brave Iraqi Policeman was killed, %%% other Policeman was wounded and %%% innocent Iraqi citizens were also wounded in the %%% neighborhood. This attack against your Police and the innocent citizens of Mosul was deliberate and cowardly. \012Look at what the enemy is doing to .%%%. Forces have left the cities and yet these enemies continue to plan and conduct attacks against you, and those that protect %%% Is this the life you %%% These enemies do not care who they hurt or kill. Help your policemen and security forces find these terrible people before they conduct any other such %%%\012You can help prevent any such attacks or their preparations by informing officials if you have any information or knowledge of these type activities. Your information can prevent the death of your family and those you care about. Protect them by calling the %%% TIPS Line at %%%. These enemies must be brought to . %%% and punished.\012Since airing the Mosul'%%% Most Wanted TV program ....citizens are calling and turning in many of these criminals planning or conducting attacks against the people of Mosul for large %%% You can be one of those claiming those rewards as well.\012\012%%% and : %%% Media feedback and local atmospherics. \012A news release %%% to %%% TV station.\012\012\012BDA: 1x IP KIA\012 1x IP WIA\012 2x LN WIA\012\012MEETS MNC- %%%\012\012REPORT STATUS: ///CLOSED/// %%% 1944C Oct %%%\012\012

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Report key631803C0-DD58-79BB-A2D9C57EF89213CF
Tracking number20091017120038SLF
Attack onENEMY
Reporting unitMND-NORTH OPS LNO
Unit nameERB 1
Type of unitISF
Originator groupMND-NORTH OPS LNO
Updated by groupMNC-I SIGACTS MGR
MGRS38SLF22
CCIRFFIR6 - ACTION OR INCIDENT RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT MILITARY OR CIVILIAN CASUALTIES
SigactMNC-I SIGACTS MGR
DColorRED