Author: Lizzie Dearden
Date: 29/04/2017
An American soldier has been killed in an explosion near Mosul as the battle continues to drive Isis militants out of their former stronghold.
A spokesperson for US Central Command said: «A US service member died from wounds sustained in an explosive device blast outside of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday.»
No further information was immediately released, but the blast came after a number of deaths and injuries caused by mines and improvised explosive devices littering Isis’ former territories.
The terrorist group is known to rig buildings, cars and even toys and items of food and drink with explosives as it retreats.
The tactic has slowed the advance on Mosul, which started on the city’s outskirts in October 2016, and prevented civilians from immediately returning to their homes.
Members of international organisations and militaries have been bolstering the de-mining effort surrounding the city as fierce fighting continues in Isis’ remaining western districts.
In pictures: Mosul offensiveThe terrorist group is known to rig buildings, cars and even toys and items of food and drink with explosives as it retreats.
The tactic has slowed the advance on Mosul, which started on the city’s outskirts in October 2016, and prevented civilians from immediately returning to their homes.
Members of international organisations and militaries have been bolstering the de-mining effort surrounding the city as fierce fighting continues in Isis’ remaining western districts.
Another American soldier was killed by an improvised device near Mosul in October, while helping government guide US air strikes embedded with Iraqi and Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
the SAFIA Blog 