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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Good News From The War On Terror 10/25-26

Iraqi Special Operations Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain two terrorist leaders

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected terrorist leader believed to be linked to the Al-Qaeda in Iraq criminal network during a raid Oct. 23 in the Abu Ghuraib area.

The suspected terrorist leader is believed to command 100 terrorists who have been active in the Abu Ghuraib, Fallujah and Ramadi areas.  He and his terror network are allegedly responsible for the murder, kidnapping and rape of innocent Iraqi civilians.  They are also accused of evicting Iraqi civilian families from their homes and then burning the houses down, as well as conducting numerous IED attacks against Iraqi Forces.

In another operation Oct. 22, ISOF detained a suspected terrorist company commander in a raid in New Baghdad.  The suspected terrorist company commander and his associates are believed to be responsible for kidnapping local Sunni Iraqis and conducting mortar attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Forces in the al-Kamaliyah area.

 

Coalition forces degrade al-Qaeda in Iraq network; 3 terrorists killed, 11 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 11 suspects Wednesday and Thursday during operations to disrupt terrorist networks in central Iraq.

Coalition forces conducted an operation west of Tarmiyah Thursday, targeting an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq leader operating in the Fallujah area. During the course of operations, Coalition forces observed four individuals emplacing objects believed to be improvised explosive devices into the ground near the target area. When the ground force approached, they were engaged by small-arms fire. Responding in self-defense, Coalition forces engaged, killing two terrorists. Supporting aircraft was also called to suppress the enemy fire, killing an additional terrorist. One suspect was also detained on site during the operation.

West of Ramadi, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual during operations to disrupt foreign terrorist facilitation networks in the region. The suspect is believed to be an al-Qaeda in Iraq member involved in weapons facilitation in the city and a direct associate of the city’s former terrorist leader, who was captured during a Coalition forces operation Oct. 9. The individual is also believed to have ties to several foreign terrorist and weapons facilitators operating in Iraq. In addition to the targeted individual, the ground force detained one other suspect during the operation.

Near Bayji, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be an associate of numerous al-Qaeda in Iraq members involved in facilitating financial and logistics support for terrorist operations. In addition to the targeted individual, Coalition forces detained one other suspect.

Intelligence gained from previous operations led Coalition forces to a location southwest of Balad Wednesday, where they detained two suspected terrorists while targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders. The individuals were detained without incident, and one vehicle was safely destroyed on site to prevent further use by terrorists.

During two coordinated operations southwest of Tarmiyah, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual and three additional suspects. The wanted individual is believed to be a direct associate of the al-Qaeda in Iraq northern belt network leader. The network is allegedly responsible for the majority of car-bombing and improvised explosive device attacks in the area, and is also reportedly involved in extortion, intimidation, weapons trafficking and the facilitation of foreign terrorists. During the course of operations, Coalition forces observed the suspect leave the target area on a motorcycle. When Coalition forces arrived at his location, he was detained without incident, and the motorcycle was destroyed to prevent further use for terrorist activities. The three additional suspects were detained during a separation operation in the city, while the ground force was targeting another northern belt terrorist.

 

Citizen’s tip leads to Iraqi National Police discovery of 52 rockets

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq – Iraqi National Police with the 1st Battalion, 4th Brigade, 1st National Division discovered a large weapons cache in the southeast district of New Baghdad in the Iraqi capital Oct. 24.

A tip from a resident led the policemen to the cache, which consisted of 52 122mm rockets.

This is the second find in less than a week for the Iraqi Security Forces.

Five days ago, Iraqi Soldiers with the 4th Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division recovered a cache that included an assault rifle, magazines, rocket sleds, timers and remote detonators, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, Iraqi Army uniforms and sulfur in eastern Baghdad.

 

Six terrorists killed, 22 detained during Coalition force operations

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed six terrorists and detained 22 suspects Thursday and Friday during operations to disrupt terrorist networks in central and northern Iraq.

Southwest of Mosul Friday, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting a suspected terrorist believed to be responsible for logistical and security functions for al-Qaeda in Iraq. The suspect reportedly was also involved in efforts to procure weapons and manpower for attacks against Coalition forces. 
When Coalition forces approached the target area, they received small arms fire from two separate buildings. The ground force returned fire and called for supporting aircraft to assist in suppressing the enemy threat. Once the enemy fire ceased, the ground force assessed one terrorist was killed during the engagement. Meanwhile, Coalition forces observed three men attempt to flee the area in a vehicle. The ground force engaged the vehicle, disabling it and killing three terrorists. Secondary explosions erupted from the vehicle after it was engaged and the ground force discovered several grenades, assault rifles and pistols inside the vehicle.

As the ground force continued to secure the area, they called for the buildings’ remaining occupants to come out, resulting in the detention of 20 suspects. One of the suspects had a gunshot wound he reportedly received from a previous engagement. He was treated on site and transported to a military medical facility.

Also on Friday, Coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists during an operation north of Fallujah targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader. Intelligence reports indicated the target building is a suspected safe house and meeting place for numerous terrorist senior leaders. The suspects are allegedly brothers and have knowledge of terrorist leadership locations. 

Coalition forces killed two terrorists and wounded another Thursday during a precision operation in Mosul. Intelligence reports led the ground force to a location where an al-Qaeda in Iraq member responsible for terrorist activity in the city was believed to be residing. Reports indicate the terrorist was allegedly involved in kidnappings and other terrorist attacks in the city and an associate of the al-Qaeda leader for northern Iraq.  During the course of operations, two men emerged from the target location and maneuvered toward the ground force. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged the men, killing two terrorists, one of whom was the targeted individual, and wounding another who evaded capture.

 

Coalition forces disrupt foreign terrorist networks; one killed, nine detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained nine suspects Friday during operations to disrupt foreign terrorist facilitation networks in central and northern Iraq.

In an operation west of Samarra, Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained five suspects while targeting an alleged associate of foreign terrorist facilitators. When the ground force arrived at the target building, they called for the occupants to come out.  Five men exited and were subsequently detained, and one man indicated that an additional suspect was still inside. The ground force conducted a second call for the man to come out, but he remained barricaded inside the building. Perceiving hostile intent, the ground force engaged the non-compliant suspect inside the building, killing him.

In Bayji, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be a foreign terrorist facilitator with ties to al-Qaeda senior members operating outside of Iraq. Reports indicate one of the suspect’s associates is a senior facilitator currently residing outside of Iraq and attempting to communicate with terrorist leaders in the country.

Intelligence gained from previous operations led Coalition forces to an area southwest of Kirkuk, where they targeted an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq member also involved in foreign terrorist facilitation. The ground force detained three suspects on site.

 

Dragon Talon II: Troops detain seven terrorist suspects

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers grabbed seven suspected Al Qaeda terrorists during two separate raids in the southern Doura area of the Iraqi capital Oct. 24.

In an early morning operation aimed at arresting an Al Qaeda leader, troops from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, operating in southern Baghdad with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div., found five men who were positively identified as terrorist suspects engaged in murders, sniper activities, placing improvised explosive devices, grenade attacks on Coalition Forces, and displacing Shia families.

Just after noon, Warriors of Co. B, 2-12 Infantry detained two alleged insurgents after investigating a tip of terrorist activities at a local government building.

One man allegedly placed improvised explosive devices, forced people from their homes and murdered women. The other man is suspected of financing Al Qaeda activities.

All seven suspects are being held for further questioning.

 

Nine militants, anti-aircraft gun captured

KALSU, Iraq – Paratroopers captured nine suspected al-Qaeda terrorists and an anti-aircraft gun in North Babil, Oct. 24.

Paratroopers with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division captured the militants, a 14.5mm anti-aircraft gun and other weapons during Operation Waal an early morning air assault and raid northwest of Diyarah.

In addition to the militants and anti-aircraft gun, the Paratroopers also discovered two barrels and a receiver for another anti-aircraft gun, a crate of 14.5mm ammunition, two 91mm artillery rounds, pressure wire used to detonate roadside bombs, two grenades, several assault rifles and magazines, an ammunition vest and a sand table used to plan attacks in the area.

 

Oct. 24 airpower summary: Supplying the warfighter

 

Oct. 25 airpower summary: F-16s support coaliton forces