Baghdad, June 26: A US military vehicle was ambushed today on the western outskirts of Baghdad, and at least one American soldier was killed, soldiers at the scene said today. The morning attack on the road leading to Baghdad International Airport apparently involved an explosive device placed on the road, said the US soldiers, who asked not to be named. It appeared the device could have been detonated either by remote control or a trip wire. At least one us soldier was wounded in the attack, the soldiers said. The soldier who died suffered a major wound in the face, they said. It was the latest in a spiraling series of attacks against US-led occupation forces in Iraq. At least 19 US soldiers have died in hostile fire since major combat was officially declared over in May.
No further details were immediately available on today's ambush. Bureau Report