MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – NORTH
RELEASE No. 20070206-05
Multi-National Division – North PAO
KHALIS, Iraq– A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detonated Sunday in Khalis, killing five and wounding 20 local citizens and Iraqi Police officers.
Two local nationals and two Iraqi Police officers were killed, and 12 local nationals and seven Iraqi Police officers were injured when the vehicle detonated in the market next to a bus station.
“Al Qaeda happened to be targeting more civilians in the Khalis area, attempting to disrupt their desire for freedom and independence. The IP attempted to stop the attack and were protecting the rule of law when the VBIED exploded – they are committed to their people,” said Col. David W. Sutherland, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division commander, and senior U.S. Army officer in Diyala province.
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