Friday: Saddam Hussein Executed; 66 Iraqis, 6 GIs, UK Soldier Killed
At least five American servicemembers were killed, and the death of a sixth soldier was reported. In Baghdad, a soldier was killed and another two were wounded when a roadside bomb blasted their vehicle in the capital on Friday. Military authorities also reported that three Marines lost their lives in Anbar province Thursday.
Friday: Saddam Hussein Executed; 66 Iraqis, 6 GIs, UK Soldier Killed
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Arab media is reporting that Saddam Hussein has been executed.
At least five American servicemembers were killed, and the death of a sixth soldier was reported. In Baghdad, a soldier was killed and another two were wounded when a roadside bomb blasted their vehicle in the capital on Friday. Military authorities also reported that three Marines lost their lives in Anbar province Thursday. Early Saturday morning Iraq-time, another soldier died in Anbar province. Also, the family of a soldier who was injured in November announced that the soldier succumbed to his wounds on Wednesday. At 108 deaths, December is the third bloodiest month for U.S. servicemembers since the war began and the deadliest of 2006.
In Basra, a British soldier was killed, and at least 66 Iraqis were killed or found dead today and another 40 were wounded in various incidents throughout the country.