U.S. soldier dies in Mosul

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The U.S. army said on Thursday that one of its soldiers died as a result of a non-related incident south of Mosul , raising the U.S. fatalities in October to 13. “A Coalition force Soldier died as a result of a non-combat incident south of Mosul Oct. 29,” said the U.S. army in a statement received by IraqiNews.com. “The injured Soldier was transported to a nearby combat support hospital in Mosul ,” it added. noting that the incident is currently under investigation The death brings the number of U.S. soldiers who have been killed in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003 to 4,189. A total of 13 troops died this month, while 25 soldiers died in September, including nine of non-combat related causes. Other 23 soldiers were killed in August 2008, in addition to 13 troops who were announced dead in July, the month with the lowest U.S. deaths. November 2004, which witnessed fierce battles between U.S. forces and armed groups in Falluja city, Anbar province, remains the month that witnessed the highest U.S. death toll with 137. April 2004 comes second with 135, followed by May 2007 during which 126 U.S. soldiers were killed. SH (S) 1