WASHINGTON (AP) — One American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq, U.S. and U.K. officials said Monday without releasing further details.

The unnamed individual was conducting exercises in northern Iraq where UK troops have thwarted Iranian drone attacks.

The Ministry of Defence said the service person was killed yesterday in the north of the country.

The soldier’s family has been informed

Defence secretary Healey says the person died during a training exercise