Good News From The War On Terror 4/29-5/2
Coalition forces target AQI: three terrorists killed, 12 detained
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 12 suspected terrorists while targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in the northern half of the country Tuesday.
Coalition forces targeted an AQI foreign terrorist facilitator at a suspected terrorist safe-house 60 miles north of Baghdad. Coalition forces called for the target building’s occupants to come out peacefully, but several men refused to comply, including three men displaying weapons, one of whom was wearing a military-style assault vest. Responding to the perceived hostile threat, Coalition forces engaged the three armed terrorists, killing them. Five additional suspected terrorists were detained.
Coalition forces captured an individual allegedly involved in attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and one other suspected terrorist in Mosul based on information gathered from an operation Mar. 31. Another operation in Mosul targeted a car-bombing expert who recently fled Kirkuk after Coalition forces captured two of his associates there during operations Apr. 15 and 22. Two suspected terrorists were detained.
In Bayji, 100 miles south of Mosul, Coalition forces captured an AQI car-bombing cell leader and detained two additional suspected terrorists.
MND-B Soldiers kill 9 criminals in separate clashes
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division—Baghdad Soldiers killed nine criminals in two separate engagements April 30.
At approximately 3 p.m. in Sadr City, Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, attached to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division observed criminals loading multiple rockets onto a launch sled.
The Soldiers engaged the criminals before they could fire the rockets and killed five criminals.
Approximately 20 minutes later, the Soldiers observed another criminal attempting to recover the rockets and he was killed.
At approximately 5 p.m., an aerial weapons team fired a Hellfire missile and destroyed the rockets and the sled.
At approximately 6 p.m., Soldiers from the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, were attacked by criminals using rocket-propelled grenades in Sadr City.
The Soldiers returned fire and killed three criminals.
MND-B soldiers kill 8 criminals
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division - Baghdad soldiers killed eight criminals during night operations in northeastern Baghdad.
Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, witnessed two armed criminals, including one bearing a rifle on the rooftop of a house at approximately 7:15 p.m. April 30. Soldiers fired one Hellfire missile from the UAV. Both criminals were killed, and the weapon was destroyed.
At approximately 7:40 p.m., soldiers from 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., positively identified a Special Groups criminal with an RPK machine gun. Acting in self-defense, the soldiers returned fire and killed the individual.
Criminal forces continued to attack the soldiers with small-arms fire. At approximately 8:10 p.m., the soldiers killed another criminal firing upon them and then a third criminal at approximately 8:25 p.m.
At approximately 2 a.m. May 1, an air weapons team used a Hellfire missile to engage and kill three criminals in a vehicle. The criminals were seen earlier in the evening emplacing an improvised explosive device before fleeing in the vehicle.
Coalition forces strike Iranian-sponsored Special Groups leader in Sadr City
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces conducted a precision airstrike in Sadr City against a known Iranian-sponsored senior Special Groups leader at 2:17 p.m. today.
Acting on intelligence information, Coalition forces targeted a known Special Groups leader responsible for criminal acts against Iraqi citizens and Coalition forces.
Iraqi Army, Coalition forces detain 32 suspected terrorists
MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi Army and Coalition forces soldiers detained 32 suspected terrorists in a joint operation in Mosul May 1.
The cordon and search took place in the Zanjali and Borsa neighborhoods of western Mosul.
Four terrorists killed, 10 suspects detained in Coalition operations
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed four terrorists and detained 10 suspected terrorists during operations targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network around Mosul Thursday and Friday.
Thursday, Coalition forces targeted members of an AQI bombing network 70 miles south of Mosul. As they prepared to stop a vehicle, Coalition forces were engaged with small arms fire from another vehicle. Responding to the hostile threat, Coalition forces engaged the vehicle, killing three terrorists and destroying weapons and ammunition inside.
Despite Coalition forces’ warnings to stop, the driver of the target vehicle refused to comply. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged the vehicle, killing the terrorist inside. Coalition forces later found heavy machine guns and other weapons inside.
Friday, Coalition forces targeted members of the same network in Mosul and detained four suspected terrorists.
Also in Mosul Friday, Coalition forces captured an alleged member of an AQI cell that targets security forces with indirect fire attacks. Coalition forces also detained another suspect and discovered a cache of weapons near a house. Coalition forces moved a nearby family to safety while they destroyed the weapons on site.
Using information from operations March 24 and April 13, Coalition forces detained four suspected terrorists in an operation in the city Friday targeting an AQI leader in Mosul who conducts attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces.
Coalition, Anti-Afghan forces clash in Nimroz
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Coalition forces engaged Anti-Afghan forces in Nimroz province Monday, resulting in the death of several militants and capture of 14 additional militants.
Coalition forces conducted a search of compounds in Khash Rod District targeting a militant engaged in the movement of weapons and fighters in the area.
During the search, several militants attempted to flee the compound. Coalition forces came under fire by rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns and quickly responded with small-arms fire and air strikes.
