Three Italians Killed In Iraq

Since the inception of the war in Iraq Italian soldiers have been stationed in the southern city of Nassiriya. Today's attack, killing 3, brings the number of Italians killed in action to 35.

Left to right, the deceased are: Franco Lattanzio, 38, of Pacentro (L'Aquila); Carlo De Trizio, 27, of Bisceglie (Bari); Nicola Ciardelli, 34, of Pisa. A 28-yr. old Romanian soldier, Bogdan Hancu, was also killed in the attack, and another Italian is reported to be seriously injured.

There are currently 2,600 Italian military personnel stationed in Iraq. Their mission, Antica Babilonia, is due to end this year.