Australian Bushmaster Infantry Mobile Vehicle hit in Iraq
An Australian Bushmaster Infantry Mobile Vehicle (IMV) has been damaged by an improvised explosive device (IED) during a patrol in southern Iraq this afternoon (AEST).
All occupants were able to safely evacuate the vehicle and there were no injuries. The detonation of the IED immobilised the Bushmaster and caused severe damage after it caught fire.
Defence spokesman, Brigadier Andrew Nikolic, said the OBG(W) patrol immediately secured the scene, assessed the situation and requested support.
“Nearby Coalition forces were able to provide support to the Australian patrol with increased physical security and surveillance overwatch.”
The damaged vehicle will be recovered to the Australian base at Tallil.
“Although anti-Iraqi forces continue to use road-side bombs in an ongoing campaign to indiscriminately kill and maim people, their actions will not deter the Australians from their mission,” Brigadier Nikolic said.
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