26 Iraqis Killed, Scores Injured in War Attacks, June 22, 2009

26 Iraqis Killed, Scores Injured in War Attacks, June 22, 2009

Yaqen.net reported the following news:

- A body of a policeman was found in Al-Baghdadi area, west of Al-Ramadi city.

- 3 Iraqi soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in Ba'aqouba.

- 3 policemen were killed in an attack by gunmen in Prophet Sheeth, in Mosul.

- 4 policemen were killed, five were injured in a car bomb explosion in Abu Gharib area.

- 3 people were killed, 12 were injured in an explosion in Al-Hamza area, in Sadr City of Baghdad.

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Woman gunned down in Mosul

June 22, 2009 - 11:41:47

NINEWA / Aswat al-Iraq:

A woman on Monday was killed by an unknown gunman who broke into her house in Mosul city, according to a local security source.

“Today, an unidentified gunman broke into a house in al-Farouq al-Qadima area, central Mosul, and shot down a 31-year-old housewife,” the source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

Mosul, the capital city of Ninewa province, lies 405 km north of Baghdad.

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More blasts rock Baghdad, 33 killed or wounded

June 22, 2009 - 10:02:01
BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq:

Three civilians on Monday were killed and 30 others were wounded when an explosive device ripped through a marketplace in Baghdad, according to a local security source.

“Today, an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in a popular market in al-Sha'ab area, northeastern Baghdad, killing three and injuring 30 others,” the source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
The blast is the fifth to hit the capital today.

Earlier in the day, three civilians were killed and seven others were wounded in a suicide bombing in Abu Ghraib area (20 km west of Baghdad).

Also, a car bomb detonated in Sabaa Qosoor area of al-Karada, downtown Baghdad, killing five civilians and injuring 20 others.

Meanwhile, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) went off in al-Hubaibiya area of eastern Baghdad, killing three civilians and wounding 15 others.
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Casualties from central Baghdad bombing reach 25

June 22, 2009 - 09:36:48
BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq:

Casualties from the car bomb blast that ripped through downtown Baghdad earlier today have reached 25, mostly civilians, a police source said on Monday.

“The toll from the booby-trapped car blast that occurred in Sabaa Qosoor area of al-Karada, downtown Baghdad, has risen to five dead and 20 wounded persons, mostly civilians,” the source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

A security source had said that the blast left one civilian killed and five others injured.
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Abu Ghraib car bomb leaves 10 casualties

June 22, 2009 - 09:18:50
BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq:

Three civilians on Monday were killed and seven others were wounded in a suicide bombing near the capital Baghdad, according to a security source.

“Today, a car bomb driven by a suicide bomber exploded in Abu Ghraib area (20 km west of Baghdad), killing three civilians and wounding seven others,” the source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
The blast comes shortly after a spate of bombings rocked Baghdad earlier today.

Earlier this morning, a car bomb detonated in Sabaa Qosoor area of al-Karada, downtown Baghdad, killing a civilian and injuring five others.

Meanwhile, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) went off in al-Hubaibiya area of eastern Baghdad, killing three civilians and wounding 15 others.
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4 cops wounded in Falluja twin blasts

June 22, 2009 - 08:22:58
ANBAR / Aswat al-Iraq:

Four policemen on Monday were wounded when two explosive devices detonated in Falluja city, according to a local security source.

“Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) exploded near a police patrol vehicle in Ameriyet al-Falluja district, southern Falluja, injuring four patrolmen,” Maj. Yasseen Ismail told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
“The blast caused damage to the vehicle,” the source noted.

Falluja, the largest city in Anbar, lies 45 km west of Baghdad; while Ramadi, the capital of the province, lies 110 km west of Baghdad.
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