Good News From The War On Terror 1/4-5
Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda networks in Diyala, Mosul; two killed, 12 detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 12 suspects today during operations targeting al-Qaeda in central and northern Iraq.
Coalition forces conducted two coordinated operations north of Muqdadiyah targeting associates of the al-Qaeda in Iraq network operating in the northeast Diyala River Valley region. The targeted individuals are associated with the leader allegedly responsible for directing a large terrorist group that conducts executions in the region. Intelligence reports indicate the group recently executed two people and has been engaged in numerous fire fights with Coalition forces over the last few weeks.
During one of the operations, the ground force engaged and killed two terrorists. In a separate operation, a man displayed what appeared to be fresh wounds from a previous engagement. He was treated on site and subsequently detained along with one other suspect. Coalition forces also destroyed one building in the area that was assessed to be a safe house for terrorist operations.
During an operation in Sadiyah, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be involved in an al-Qaeda in Iraq media cell north of Muqdadiyah. The wanted individual is also allegedly associated with numerous terrorists operating in the Diyala River Valley region. During the operation, the wanted individual identified himself to the ground force and was subsequently detained along with three suspected terrorists.
Southwest of Kifri, Coalition forces captured an alleged Ansar al Sunna leader for the network operating in the Diyala region. The wanted individual is allegedly responsible for numerous attacks against Coalition forces. Reports also indicate the suspect was previously injured during an Iraq forces operation, and he allegedly escaped from the hospital with the help of other terrorists, killing five Iraqi policemen during the escape.
Farther north in Mosul, Coalition forces detained five suspects while targeting an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq leader involved in weapons facilitation and kidnapping operations.
IA, CF Soldiers kill, capture al-Qaeda operatives
BAQUBAH, Iraq – Coalition Forces and Iraqi Army Soldiers detained nine individuals and killed one enemy combatant during a joint operation in Abu Tamur Jan. 3.
One of the detainees is a known al-Qaeda in Iraq operative wanted by the Iraqi Army for stealing weapons.
Soldiers of Company B and Company C, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis, Wash., were clearing the village when they were engaged with small arms fire by enemy forces. One U.S. Soldier was wounded. The troops returned fire, killing one enemy combatant.
The wounded Soldier was air-evacuated to Balad for medical treatment.
Five Iraqi Army Soldiers were killed and two wounded when a house-born improvised explosive device exploded in the house they were clearing. The wounded Iraqi Soldiers were taken to Forward Operating Base Warhorse.
A cache was found in the area containing four AK-47s, six AK-47 magazines, a PKC, PKC drum and PKC ammo belt.
Coalition forces capture Special Groups facilitator; disrupt criminal network
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a suspected Special Groups facilitator early Saturday during operations to disrupt criminal element networks in the Qasarin area, north of Baghdad.
The targeted individual was reportedly a financial facilitator in the Qasarin area and aided in the planning of attacks on Coalition forces throughout the Diyala Province. The wanted individual was also reported to be an associate of other senior-level criminal element leaders involved in financial facilitation and attacks on Coalition forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they captured the wanted individual without incident.
Coalition forces target weapons facilitators, media networks; 18 detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 18 suspects today during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central Iraq.
North of Samarra Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be an associate of the terrorist network in the region. The suspect is allegedly involved in weapons facilitation and media and propaganda operations in the Tigris River Valley. Reports also indicate the wanted individual is associated with a suspect detained during an operation Nov. 15 for his ties to al Qaeda in Iraq senior leadership. The individual identified himself to the ground force and was subsequently detained along with three other suspects.
Ten suspects were detained north of Habbaniyah during another operation targeting associates of al Qaeda in Iraq media and propaganda operations. As the ground force cleared the target area, they discovered ID making materials, several machine guns, rifles and ammunition.
During an operation in Sadiyah, Coalition forces captured another wanted individual believed to be involved in the facilitation of weapons for terrorist activities in the region. Reports indicate the wanted individual is associated with numerous al-Qaeda members operating in the Diyala River Valley network who have recently been involved in engagements with Coalition forces. In addition to the wanted individual, the ground force detained three suspects on site, and safely destroyed one vehicle assessed to be used for terrorist activities.
Coalition forces capture Special Groups leader; detain nine suspects
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a suspected Special Groups leader and detained eight other suspects early Thursday during operations to disrupt criminal element networks in the Huwaysh area, north of Baghdad.
The targeted individual reportedly aided in attacks on Coalition forces throughout the Diyala Province as an intelligence source and financial facilitator. The wanted individual was also reported to be an associate of several other senior-level criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Coalition forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they captured the wanted individual and detained eight other suspected criminals without incident. During the operation, Coalition forces also discovered body armor, two assault rifles, five pistols and five shotguns.
Iraqi Security Forces detain 4 known extremists in Barrah
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained four known extremists Jan. 3 in an operation in Barrah.
The extremists are said to be part of a counterfeiting and smuggling cell in and around villages near Barrah.
They are reported to be involved in the smuggling and distribution of counterfeit U.S. and Iraqi currency, weapons and explosives, as well as reporting Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces movements to foreign fighters.
Iraqi Security Forces detain 4 suspected extremists (Mahmudiyah)
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained two suspected extremists and two extremist cell leaders in separate raids Jan. 4.
In Mahmudiyah, south of Baghdad, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained two suspected extremists who are believed to be responsible for the kidnapping and murder of Iraqi citizens, weapons trafficking as well as attacks on Iraqi and Coalition Forces.
During the course of the operation, the assault force received small arms fire from an individual near the target objective. Iraqi and U.S. Forces engaged the individual, killing him.
In a separate operation, an Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics Team from Ninewah detained two extremist cell leaders in western Mosul.
The two suspects are believed to be responsible for financing and planning attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces along with smuggling weapons for extremists in the region.
Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain four suspects in separate operations (Balad)
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terror cell leader, a suspected criminal weapons supplier and two suspected terrorists in separate operations Jan. 4 and 5.
Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq cell leader near the city of Balad Jan 5.
The suspect is believed to lead a cell that is responsible for numerous mortar and improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces stationed at Logistical Support Area Anaconda.
The operation was the latest in a series of operations over the last 40 days, targeting extremists and extremist cells that are responsible for indirect fire and improvised explosive device attacks against LSA Anaconda.
In all, 17 extremists have been detained and two have been killed during the operations, resulting in a decrease of indirect fire attacks against LSA Anaconda.
In Diwaniyah, Iraqi Forces detained a suspect believed to have been transporting weapons and providing financing to extremists operating in the region.
In Keshkul Kabir, near As Sa’ Diyah, Iraqi Forces detained two suspected extremists and six other persons of interest. The operation targeted an extremist network involved in kidnapping and improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi civilians in the Keshkul Kabir area.
ANSF, Coalition forces arrest suspected insurgents in Kandahar Province
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces, supported by Coalition forces, arrested several suspected insurgents Jan. 2 near Mushan Village, Panjway District, Kandahar Province.
Arresting these individuals will impact insurgent activities throughout the province, said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman.
When the ANSF-led combined force entered the compound, insurgents attacked with small-arms fire, placing several women and children residing in the compound in danger.
After neutralizing the threat, the combined force secured the compound and detained several suspected insurgents with ties to the Taliban. A search of the area discovered fully-loaded weapons and additional ammunition. Several documents were also seized that will provide analysts with useful intelligence on insurgent activities throughout western Kandahar Province.
