Good News From The War On Terror 6/9
One secret cell terrorist killed, three detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed one terrorist and detained three suspected terrorists during operations targeting secret cell network operations in Baghdad.
The individuals detained during the raid are believed to be members of the secret cell terrorist network known for facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs, from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq to Iran for terrorist training.
As Coalition Forces moved to the targeted building, two terrorists on the roof drew their weapons to engage the ground force. Coalition Forces, responding in self-defense, engaged the armed terrorists, wounding them. One terrorist died while the ground force was administering medical aid, and the other was taken to a military medical facility for treatment.
Coalition Forces detained two more suspected terrorists at the scene. Both detainees and the wounded terrorist tested positive for explosives residue, and the ground force found 12 million Iraqi dinar on the individuals.
Intelligence reports indicate the terrorist killed was a mid-level facilitator for the secret cell terrorist network.
Five terrorists killed, 11 detained in Coalition raids
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed five terrorists and detained 11 suspected terrorists during operations targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network in central Iraq Saturday morning.
Coalition Forces tracked a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq weapons distributor to a building southeast of Fallujah. As they approached the area, five men in the front yard reached for weapons. Responding appropriately to the hostile threat, Coalition Forces engaged the armed men, including the suspected weapons distributor, killing them. Two other suspected terrorists were detained.
During the firefight between Coalition Forces and terrorists outside the target building, a ricochet bullet struck a teenage Iraqi boy. Medics on the scene stabilized the boy, and Coalition Forces transported him to a military hospital for treatment. At the medical facility, Marines donated blood to save the boy’s life.
In two coordinated operations in western Baghdad, Coalition Forces captured a suspected terrorist who was allegedly promoted to replace an al-Qaeda senior leader Coalition Forces detained in an operation May 29. Intelligence reports also indicate the alleged leader has a store of weapons in a mosque. Two other suspected terrorists linked to the leader were also detained in the raids.
Coalition Forces detained five suspected terrorists in a raid north of Taji. Three individuals in the target building were detained for their association with an al-Qaeda in Iraq military leader who allegedly runs a foreign fighter safe house. Two other suspected terrorists were captured in the immediate area.
Coalition Forces detained one suspected terrorist during a pre-dawn operation in Sadr City. As the ground forces left the area, they encountered three improvised explosive devices. Despite large explosions, there were no injuries to Coalition Forces or damage to the vehicles.
Iraqi Army Forces Detain Two Insurgent Leaders, Nine Other Suspected Insurgents in Northern Iraq
BAGHDAD – Acting on tips from local citizens, Iraqi Army Forces conducted an intelligence driven operation June 7 capturing two suspected insurgent leaders linked to a sniper cell in northern Iraq.
With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi forces detained their primary targets without incident. Nine suspicious individuals who were present during the operation were also detained.
The two insurgent leaders are accused of attacking the Joint Security Site in downtown Bayji with small arms fire, sniper fire, rocket propelled grenades and indirect fire using mortar and rockets, which have wounded multiple Iraqi and Coalition Forces members.
Acting on previous intelligence, Iraqi Forces entered four residences and detained their primary targets and the nine other individuals without incident.
With Coalition Forces acting as advisors, Iraqi Forces seized two AK-47 assault rifles, 60 AK-47 rounds, two radios, nine phones, one passport and a large amount of money.
Iraqi Forces detain four suspected al-Qaeda cell members near Camp Fallujah
BALAD – Iraqi Army Forces on June 7 detained four members of an al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist cell believed to be responsible for setting improvised explosive devices and conducting small arms fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces on and around Camp Fallujah.
With Coalition Forces present as advisors, Iraqi Soldiers detained the four suspects in the vicinity of Al Fayath, located south of Camp Fallujah. During the operation they seized assault rifles, numerous magazines, ammunition, and materials used to construct, trigger and place improvised explosive devices.
The cell, which is suspected of conducting al-Qaeda in Iraq operations in Al Fayath and the surrounding areas, is allegedly responsible for indirect fire attacks against Camp Fallujah. The group is also suspected of carrying out a series of improvised explosive device attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Forces on main supply routes and conducting insurgent activity in the Kharma area.
2/10th MTN, 1 ACB kill IED emplacers
AZ ZAIDON, IRAQ – Apache attack helicopters engaged and destroyed an improvised explosive device emplacement team near Az Zaidon, Iraq, southwest of Baghdad, June 7.
The IED emplacement team was observed preparing a site, emplacing, and covering the IED by an unmanned aerial vehicle at about 10:30 a.m.
The UAV, controlled by the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, continued surveillance of the team until AH-64 Apache attack helicopters from the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade arrived at the scene.
As the sedan was moving away from the IED site, the Apaches engaged the sedan with a rocket, killing the two occupants and destroying the vehicle.
