Good News From The War On Terror 7/2
Due to the large number of links, these will be condensed. For more information including what weapons were found, etc, click the links.
Three insurgents killed after IED attack
CAMP TAJI, Iraq — Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers killed three insurgents following an improvised explosive device attack in eastern Baghdad’s Adhamiyah District July 1.
The roadside bomb attack killed on Iraqi citizen near the Abu Hanifa Mosque.
No MND-B troops were injured in the attack.
Iraqi Forces detain extremist leader in Mosul
TAJI, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces detained the suspected Mosul intelligence leader for an extremist group during an early-morning operation in Mosul June 30. The suspected leader is allegedly responsible for providing surveillance of Iraqi and Coalition Forces to insurgent groups for targeting purposes. He is also suspected of conducting kidnappings and producing vehicle born improvised explosive devices to be used in future attacks.
Iraqi Security Forces detain four suspected terrorists near Mandali
TAJI, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces detained four suspected terrorists believed to be linked to Al-Qaeda in Iraq during an operation near Mandali June 30. The four suspects are allegedly responsible for facilitating improvised explosive device attacks that have resulted in the deaths of numerous innocent civilians in Diyala Province.
IED ring broken by Operation Bastogne
KALSU, Iraq — Paratroopers and Soldiers from Task Force Steel, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division detained 10 suspected insurgents during a raid July 1 near the town of Muwayilihah.
Operation Bastogne was designed to capture members of an improvised explosive device cell operating along Highway 1 and other roads in the north Babil province.
Joint raid captures insurgents
JURF AS SAKHR, Iraq — Iraqi Army and Coalition Soldiers conducted a joint raid and captured two insurgents in Jurf As Sakhr, Saturday night.
Commandos kill, capture high value targets
CAMP STRIKER, Iraq — Coalition Forces killed one suspected terrorist and detained eight others near Koresh, Iraq, four miles south of Baghdad July 1.
MND-B aircrews destroy insurgent mortar system
CAMP TAJI, Iraq — Multi-National Division-Baghdad attack helicopter crews found and destroyed an insurgent mortar system and vehicle at approximately 1:30 p.m. July 1 northwest of Baghdad.
Terrorist mediator in Mosul, nine other suspects detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces continued to dismantle the al-Qaeda in Iraq network, detaining 10 suspected terrorists during operations targeting terrorist leaders and suppliers north of Baghdad Monday.
Iraqi Security Forces detain suspected terrorist responsible for sniper attacks
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces detained a suspected terrorist who is believed to be part of an insurgent sniper cell during an early-morning operation June 30 in Baghdad. The suspected terrorist is allegedly responsible for a sniper attack that killed three Iraqi sanitation workers as they cleaned the streets and for emplacing an improvised explosive device that resulted in the deaths of four Iraqi Police members.
Iraqi Special Operations Forces capture Amir of al-Qaeda in Karada
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained the alleged Al Qaeda Amir of Karada in central Baghdad during an operation June 28. The targeted individual is accused of coordinating attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces using improvised explosive devices, indirect fire and small arms. The individual is also the alleged leader of an Al Qaeda cell that operates in the same area.
2 terrorists killed, 8 suspects detained in Baghdad raids
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed two terrorists, detained eight suspected terrorists and uncovered several bomb caches during coordinated raids targeting the Baghdad bombing network Monday.
