WASHINGTON, Aug 13 (KUNA) -- Up to two American soldiers were killed and five wounded as they were conducting operations in northern Iraq, it was announced Sunday.
CENTCOM said in a statement that "initial reports indicate the incident was not due to enemy contact," and that the incident is "under investigation." Commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve Stephen Townsend said in this regard "I hope there is some small solace in knowing their loss has meaning for our country and all the nations of the Coalition as the fallen service members were fighting to defeat a truly evil enemy and to protect our homelands." (end) si.mt