Good News From The War On Terror 11/6-8
Iraqi-led operation nets 39 detainees, torture devices
SALAH AD DIN, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces conducted a large joint operation Oct. 30 along the foothills of the Hamrin Mountains of Tikrit. The operation resulted in the detention of 39 suspected insurgents and the discovery of a torture cell, a mobile hospital, vehicle-borne bombs, rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns and a Katyusha rocket.
Acting on their own intelligence sources, provided by tribal leaders in the area, the Iraqi inter-agency force targeted terrorists within the region.
Iraqi Security Forces and U.S. Special Forces capture seven extremists in Baghdad raid
BAGHDAD – 6th Iraqi Army Division Soldiers, advised by U.S. Special Forces, captured seven al-Qaeda in Iraq extremists during operations in Mansour Nov. 4.
Captured was the primary target for the operation, a suspected AQI leader who reportedly organizes and personally conducts kidnappings, murders, car-bombings, and improvised explosive devices attacks. He reportedly runs a criminal network thought to be behind terrorist attacks carried out in the Ahdimiyah, Al Kahdra, Al Ameriyah, Yarmouk, and Mansour districts of Baghdad.
According to intelligence reports, the suspect is believed to have ordered the murder of a family of three and the killing of eight construction workers. He is also thought to be behind the attempted murder of a Mansour City Council Chairman and an IED attack that killed three Iraqi checkpoint guards.
During the operation, Iraqi and U.S. Forces detained eight additional suspects for questioning.
Coalition forces kill three terrorists; find detention facility and weapons cache in Samarra
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed three terrorists, and discovered a weapons cache and an alleged detention facility during a multi-day operation Nov. 3-5 targeting al-Qaeda and foreign terrorist networks south of Samarra.
Information gained from previous operations led Coalition forces to an area believed to be a crossing point for al-Qaeda in Iraq members and foreign terrorists traveling to the east side of the Tigris River Valley. Reports indicate the leader in the area is an al-Qaeda in Iraq weapons facilitator with ties to other terrorist senior leaders, and whose family is suspected of conducting attacks against Coalition and Iraqi security forces.
As Coalition forces entered the target area late Saturday, they observed armed men attempting to evade ground forces. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces called for supporting aircraft to engage, killing two terrorists and destroying one vehicle. As the ground force continued to clear the area, they discovered a vehicle loaded with AK-47’s and potential explosive materials, which they safely destroyed on site. Following the vehicle’s destruction, the ground force observed an individual return to the location to retrieve equipment and, perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged, killing the terrorist.
Also during the operation, the ground force discovered a bunker allegedly used as a terrorist detention facility, and a small cache of weapons to include an anti-aircraft weapon with a vehicle mounting system, ammunition and two improvised explosive device-armed pressure plated land mines, which were all destroyed to prevent further use by terrorists.
Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq networks; three terrorists killed, nine suspects detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed three terrorists and detained nine suspects Wednesday during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda and foreign terrorist networks in central and northern Iraq.
During an operation west of Abu Ghurayb, Coalition forces targeted an alleged associate of several senior terrorist leaders in Kirkuk. Reports also indicate the targeted individual has information about foreign terrorists in the area. As the ground force secured the target, several men, one of whom was armed, maneuvered toward Coalition forces. The suspected terrorists did not comply with the ground force’s instructions and warnings. The armed men continued to maneuver toward Coalition forces, and perceiving hostile intent, the ground force engaged with small arms fire, killing three terrorists. Coalition forces detained two suspects on site.
In Mosul, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual during an operation to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq operations. The wanted individual is believed to be a leader associated with car-bombing attacks in Baghdad. The wanted individual’s wife identified him to Coalition forces, and he was subsequently detained.
In other operations along the Tigris River Valley, Coalition forces detained six suspects believed to be associated with senior terrorist leaders, foreign terrorists, weapons procurement and al-Qaeda in Iraq media activities.
Coalition forces capture a suspected terrorist, four other suspects detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces captured a suspected terrorist and detained four other suspects Thursday during operations to disrupt terrorist networks in central and northern Iraq.
During operations in Mosul, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual reported to be a judge in a terrorist illegal court system in the city, who is believed to be involved in ordering and approving abductions and executions, as well as facilitating the transfer of money and weapons to local terrorist leaders. Coalition forces secured the target area without incident. The wanted individual identified himself to the ground force, and he was subsequently detained.
Farther south in Baqubah, Coalition forces detained four suspects during an operation targeting an alleged terrorist leader in the Diyala province. Information gained from previous operations indicates the targeted individual has ties to a terrorist media cell and other senior leaders operating in the province. During the operation, Ground forces called for a building's occupants to come out and they complied. Four of them were detained by Coalition forces.
Coalition forces capture Special Groups leader, five others detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a wanted criminal and detained five others during operations in the village of Sindiyah, northwest of Khalis early Monday.
The operation was targeting a Special Groups leader reported to be involved in the procurement of weapons and the manufacturing of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, used in attacks against Coalition forces.
Intelligence led the assault force to the target building. Upon entry, one suspected criminal was detained. Additional intelligence led Coalition forces to a follow-on location, where they captured the wanted individual and detained four other suspects without incident.
Several militants killed, seven detained during IED-disruption operation
Several militants killed, ten detained during combined force operation in Zabul Province
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Several militants were killed, ten militants were detained Wednesday during a combined Afghan and Coalition Forces operation in Zabul Province to disrupt Taliban weapons and explosive material facilitators in the area.
During the operation, several militants posed a credible threat to Afghan and Coalition Forces conducting a search of compounds in the Qalat District. Accurate, conventional munitions were used against the militants killing two of them. A third militant, hiding in an orchard just outside the compound area, was found and detained by the combined force.
After hostilities ceased, Afghan and Coalition Forces continued their search of several compounds in the district. During the search, the combined force detained 10 other suspected militants indicated as having possible connections to Taliban forces.
The detained individuals will be questioned as to their involvement in Taliban weapons and explosive material facilitation operations as well as other extremist activities.
Nov. 5 airpower summary: A-10s target insurgents
