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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Good News From The War On Terror 10/9

Coalition forces kill six terrorists attempting to emplace an IED

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces conducted an air strike to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq operations in Mosul Monday evening, killing six terrorists.

Surveillance elements positively identified a group of six men attempting to emplace an improvised explosive device in a road and called for supporting aircraft to attack the time sensitive target. 

Supporting aircraft engaged, killing four of the six terrorists at the site where they were attempting to emplace the IED. The other two were killed as they attempted to flee the scene.

 

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Operations Forces detain six in northern Iraq

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Operations Forces as advisers, detained six suspected terrorists Oct. 8 in two night-time raids in northern Iraq.

Iraqi Special Operations Forces raided four target objectives in the Ninewa Province and detained a suspected al Qaeda in Iraq Emir believed to be the approving authority for the appointment of many of Mosul’s terrorist cell leaders.

Additionally, the suspected Emir is directly linked to a Sept. 26 vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack against a Mosul courthouse.  One other suspected terrorist linked to the Emir was detained during the raid. 

A weapons cache containing a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, a RPG sight, two RPG armor piercing rounds, two RPG high-explosive rounds, four RPG boosters, and 10 ski masks was discovered at the targeted location.  Because of the size of the cache, the items were moved to a remote location and destroyed in a controlled detonation.

Near Taji, Iraqi Army Scouts detained four suspected members of the Abu Ghazwan al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network which are involved in vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, IED, and small arms attacks against Coalition Forces. 

These terrorists are directly linked to Abu Bakr who was detained by the Iraqi Army Scouts during a series of helicopter assault raids near Taji Sept. 16 and was second in command of the Abu Ghazwan’s network.

 

Improvised explosive device-making cache destroyed

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – In continued efforts to degrade enemy resources, a large weapons cache of materials used in the production of improvised explosive devices was destroyed in Arab Jabour Oct. 6.

Soldiers of Company A, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, were conducting a patrol when they discovered the materials in a palm grove.

Soldiers located an anti-tank mine, four rocket-propelled grenade launchers, six 60mm mortars and fuses. Additional IED making materials -including all necessary materials to produce multiple IEDs - were also discovered.

An explosive ordnance disposal team was called in and destroyed the cache in a controlled detonation.

 

 Coalition forces kill nine terrorists; detain 21 suspects

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed nine terrorists and detained 21 suspects during operations Monday and Tuesday to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq networks operating in central and northern parts of the country.

South of Baghdad, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq operating in the southern belt. The targeted individual is reportedly responsible for providing guidance on operations against Coalition forces. Upon arriving to the target area, the ground force was engaged by an armed individual throwing a grenade.  Responding in self-defense, Coalition forces returned fire and observed several individuals maneuvering from the target area. The ground force called for supporting aircraft to engage the fleeing men, killing three terrorists. Eight suspected terrorists were also detained during the operation.

In an operation south of Mahmudiyah, Coalition forces targeted an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq believed to be a military leader in Yusufiyah. Reports also indicate he is responsible for coordinating the movement of foreign terrorists and suicide bombers for attacks against Coalition forces. Upon arrival to the target area, the ground force discovered three armed individuals in a field. Coalition forces called for the individuals to come out from their location, but they did not comply. Perceiving a hostile threat, the ground force engaged, killing two of the three armed terrorists. The third armed man fled the area and was engaged and killed by supporting aircraft. One of the terrorists killed was wearing a military-style assault vest. The ground force also discovered grenades and blasting caps which were safely destroyed on site. As Coalition forces continued to secure the area, they encountered an individual armed with several grenades. Responding in self-defense, the ground force engaged and killed him. In addition, one suspected terrorist was detained during the operation. 

Near Bayji, Coalition forces captured an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq believed to be involved in weapons facilitation and providing false documentation to facilitate travel for senior terrorist leaders. In addition to the targeted individual, the ground force detained four other suspected terrorists on site without incident.

Farther north in Mosul, Coalition forces detained three suspected terrorists while targeting an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq believed to be responsible for security for the terrorist network in the city. Reports also indicate that the targeted individual is involved in kidnapping operations in the area.

Coalition forces captured another wanted individual during an operation west of Samarra. The suspect is alleged to be a leader of a Sunni extremist group affiliated with al-Qaeda in Iraq and is involved in kidnappings and improvised explosive device production. Intelligence reports indicated that the target area was used as a weapons cache site. In addition to the targeted individual, the ground force detained three other suspects. 

South of Samarra Monday, Coalition forces conducted a precision operation targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq alleged to have ties to senior terrorist leaders. Acting on time-sensitive intelligence, Coalition forces pinpointed the exact location of the wanted individuals and supporting aircraft engaged, killing two terrorists.

 

Oct. 8 airpower summary: F-16s stay close overhead