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Press Release | March 30, 2018

Death of Coalition Personnel

CJTFOIR

March 30, 2018

Release # 20180330-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Two Coalition personnel were killed and five were wounded by an improvised explosive device in Syria at approximately 9 p.m. GMT March 29.

 

Wounded personnel received immediate care and are being evacuated for further medical treatment.

 

The names of the deceased will be released at the discretion of the pertinent national authorities.

 

Details pertaining to the incident are being withheld pending further investigation.

 

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