U.S. soldier dies in Ninewa

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: One U.S. soldier died as a result of a non-combat related incident in Ninewa, raising the U.S. fatalities in June to 7, the U.S. army said on Wednesday. “A Multi-National Division – North Soldier died as a result of a non-combat related incident in the Ninewa province of northern Iraq June 16,” the army said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. “The incident is under investigation,” it added. The death brings to 4,313 the number of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003. 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. SH (P) 1