Good News From The War On Terror 4/24
Coalition Forces kill four Special Groups criminals, capture five others
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed four Iranian-trained Special Groups criminals and detained five other suspected criminals Thursday during operations in Rashidiyah, north of Baghdad.
Intelligence sources led Coalition forces to the location of an Iranian-trained Special Groups criminal suspected of receiving weapons and finances from Iran in order to lead attacks against Coalition forces. He is also suspected of directing and conducting kidnappings and sectarian violence against Iraqi citizens.
Despite receiving sporadic small arms fire attacks, Coalition forces apprehended the suspected criminal and three other suspects. Coalition forces continued to another location to capture an additional suspected criminal wanted for hostile acts against Iraqi forces.
As Coalition forces approached the second location, they came under small arms fire from both sides of the road and returned fire, killing one criminal.
After arriving at the targeted individual’s location, Coalition forces again came under small arms fire from three criminals atop a local residence. Coalition forces followed the three individuals to a home in the neighborhood, where the criminals gained entry. Coalition forces came under attack from the criminals inside the house and engaged the hostile threat, killing the three criminals. The engagement ignited a fire in the house, but Coalition forces were able to evacuate the residents from the building unharmed.
Coalition forces target al-Qaeda in Iraq networks; one killed, eight detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist and detained eight others during operations to disrupt AQI networks in Baghdad and near Samarra.
In Baghdad, Coalition forces stopped a suspected terrorist in his vehicle. As Coalition forces approached the vehicle, the individual drew his pistol. Coalition forces responded to the hostile threat by engaging and killing the terrorist.
North of Samarra, Coalition forces captured two wanted men and three additional suspected terrorists. One of the wanted men is believed to be the leader of an al-Qaeda in Iraq propaganda cell encompassing the northern belt around Baghdad, while the other is suspected of facilitating the movement of foreign terrorists into Iraq.
Also in Samarra, Coalition forces followed suspected terrorists traveling in a vehicle and ordered the driver to stop. Coalition forces secured the area, detained three suspected terrorists and confiscated two assault rifles.
Iraqi Army Forces kill nine criminals, destroy two vehicles in Hussaniyah
BAGHDAD – An Iraqi Army patrol, accompanied by U.S. Special Forces advisors, defeated elements of an armed criminal group that launched an unprovoked attack on Iraqi and U.S. forces conducting a patrol in Hussaniyah, a city north of Baghdad, April 22.
Approximately 45 minutes into the mission, gunmen attacked the patrol using small arms weapons and rocket-propelled grenade launchers. Iraqi Army and U.S. Special Forces dismounted from their vehicles and returned fire, killing four of the gunmen.
Additional criminals continued their attacks, using pre-positioned improvised explosive devices, RPGs and small arms weapons to target the Iraqi and U.S. patrol. Despite the threats, Iraqi Army forces continued to engage the enemy, killing five more fighters and destroying two vehicles the gunmen used to launch their attacks.
MNF-W soldiers kill 6 insurgents
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Multi-National Force – West soldiers engaged insurgents north of Lake Thar Thar April 23 following the mounted pursuit of two suspected enemy vehicles.
During the pursuit, which occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m., soldiers assigned to a MNF-W task force were engaged by insurgents with small-arms fire and grenades.
The brief chase ended as the lead enemy vehicle stopped. The enemy continued their attack as the second vehicle sped away. The soldiers returned fire, killing six insurgents and destroying their truck.
MND-B Soldiers kill 3 criminals in separate engagements
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers killed 3 criminals in separate engagements in Baghdad April 23-24.
At approximately 10:50 p.m. April 23, an aerial weapons team observed a criminal emplacing an improvised-explosive device. The IED was targeting a Coalition forces patrol in northeast Baghdad. The aerial weapons team engaged the criminal with a Hellfire missile, killing him.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., two criminals were observed emplacing an improvised-explosive device in northeast Baghdad. After fleeing the scene, an aerial weapons team engaged the criminals in a building with two Hellfire missiles, killing both.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. April 24, an aerial weapons team observed a criminal with a heavy machine gun firing on MND-B Soldiers in northeast Baghdad. The aerial weapons team fired one Hellfire missile ending the attack. The heavy machine gun was destroyed, but no casualties have been reported at this time.
Tip leads to discovery of 12 rocket launchers
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces found and recovered 12 Iranian-made rocket launchers south of Baghdad following a tip from a local resident April 23.
The rocket launchers, designed for 107mm rockets, were discovered near a reported launch site. This site appeared to be targeting a nearby forward operating base.
Initiation wire attached to the launchers indicated they are of Iranian origin. The same type of wire has been found at previous launch sites.
Coalition forces target al-Qaeda in Iraq: three terrorists killed, 14 suspects detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed three al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists and detained 14 suspects during operations targeting terrorist networks in the central and northern parts of the country Wednesday.
West of Bi’aj, Coalition forces captured an alleged foreign terrorist facilitator and three additional suspects. While rounding up the detainees, one terrorist attempted to escape. After the terrorist refused commands to halt, Coalition forces engaged, killing him.
Coalition forces targeted an alleged leader of an AQI propaganda cell during an operation in Mosul. As Coalition forces arrived at the target area, two individuals attempted to seize their weapons from them. Coalition forces responded in self-defense, engaging and killing the two men. Three suspected terrorists were detained.
Coalition forces captured a suspected senior AQI leader in Mosul during a precision operation Thursday. Intelligence reports also indicate he is involved in kidnapping and suicide bombing operations.
West of Baghdad, Coalition forces conducted two operations targeting operatives in the area’s bombing network. Six suspected terrorists were detained, and four are believed to be part of a bombing cell that attacks Coalition forces.
