Georgia Ministry of Defence -- Two Georgian soldiers who were supporting peacekeeping operations in Iraq have died.

Lieutenant Giorgi Margiev and Corporal Zurab Gvenetadze were assigned to the 13 Battalion of 1st Infantry Brigade. Junior Sergeant Tengiz Mirtskulava of above mentioned battalion was wounded.

The unpleasant incident took place in province Diyala, 35 km away from Baghdad on May 2. Georgian peacekeepers were moving from Base CLEAR for performing mission, when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

The wounded soldier was ambulated in Baghdad for rendering medical assistance. Killed servicemen will convey to Georgia as soon as possible.

Funeral charges will be covered by the Ministry of Defence of Georgia. Indemnity in amount of 15 thousands GEL will be paid to the families of killed soldiers as well.