7 US Military Personnel Injured During Early-Morning Raid In Iraq Thursday

Multiple service member were injured from falls as the operation was carried out on August 29th, and one of the wounded personnel was evacuated for additional treatment.

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon says that 7 U.S. military personnel were injured during an early morning raid in Iraq on Thursday that killed 15 ISIS militants in order to disrupt and degrade the terrorist organization’s ability to carry out attacks.

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Multiple service member were injured from falls as the operation was carried out on August 29th, and one of the wounded personnel was evacuated for additional treatment, according to a defense official.

The official said, “During the operation, five U.S. personnel were wounded. One of the wounded was evacuated for further treatment,” and added, "Two additional U.S. personnel were injured from falls during the operation, with one also evacuated out of theater for follow on care. All personnel are in stable condition”.

Around 2,500 U.S. military personnel are currently on the ground in Iraq as part of a mission to train and advise members of the Iraqi military in defeating ISIS, though discussions have been underway to reduce the number of American forces in the region.

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