2 Americans and 1 British national killed in rocket attack on base in Iraq

[Eugene]

Source: CNN

Washington (CNN) – Two Americans and a British national were killed in a rocket attack on the Taji military base in Iraq, a US Defense official tells CNN.

The official added that multiple people were wounded in the Katyusha rocket attack. It was not immediately clear whether the two Americans and British national were military or civilian contractors working on the base.

Col. Myles Caggins, spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition tweeted, "The Coalition @CJTFOIR confirms more than 15 small rockets impacted Iraq's Camp Taji base hosting Coalition troops, March 11 at 7:35 p.m. (Iraq Time). Assessment and investigation ongoing, follow @OIRSpox & @SecMedCell for updates."

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By Barbara Starr, Ryan Browne and Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Updated 2053 GMT (0453 HKT) March 11, 2020



Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/11/politics/americans-killed-iraq-rocket-attack/index.html

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[yaesu]

1. Doesn't say soldiers or Marines so contractors? They make big $$$$ but with risks. nt

[Eugene]

2. A new AP report says, "Three service members were killed, including two Americans..."

https://apnews.com/d1276c5c10e73bec27b0ab440c1cd11b

The U.S. Army spokesperson gave no further details.