August sees lowest death toll for U.S. troops since 2003

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Only seven U.S. servicemen were killed in Iraq in August 2009, the lowest casualties for the U.S. military since the invasion of the country in 2003. The dead included three soldiers who died in non-combat related incidents. The deaths bring the total number of U.S. fatalities since the start of the invasion in March 2003 to 4,336, including 116 in 2009. Eight troops were killed in July 2009 following the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraqi cities and districts on June 30. A total of 486 U.S. troops were killed in 2003, 849 in 2004, 846 troops in 2005 and 822 soldiers in 2006. However, 2007 remains the year that saw the highest U.S. death toll with 904. November 2004, which witnessed fierce battles between U.S. forces and armed groups in Falluja city, Anbar province, remains the month that saw the highest U.S. death toll with 137. SS (P) 1