Australian soldiers under fire in Baghdad

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AUSTRALIAN troops escaped unhurt when their armoured vehicles came under fire in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

The defence department said Australian light armoured vehicles (ASLAV) were fired on by insurgents during a routine patrol last night.

"A number of rounds hit the ASLAVs, however there were no injuries to Australian personnel,'' the department said.

"The vehicles only sustained superficial damage and the patrol was able to continue with their tasking.''

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21074374-1702,00.html

[IndianaGreen]

1. I didn't know that there was an Aussie surge!

This is Howard's doing, putting these fine troops in harm's way just to please the American dictator. He and Blair are cut from the same cloth.

[951-Riverside]

2. Crikey! Those beestuds doynt ploy arooond. n/t

[Esra Star]

3. You've been watching too much Simpsons