Press Releases Iraqi and Coalition Forces stage raids near Baqubah
Iraqi and Coalition Forces stage raids near Baqubah
Sunday, January 29, 2006 15:00
MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
BAGHDAD, Iraq
703.270.0320 / 0299
January 30, 2006
Release A060130e
Iraqi and Coalition Forces stage raids near Baqubah
TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division worked with Coalition Forces Jan. 29 to raid an anti-Iraqi forces cell targeting coalition bases in Baqubah.
The Iraqi Soldiers, joined by members of 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, planned and conducted several raids to capture terrorists who were behind mortar and rocket attacks on coalition bases. Prior to the raids, unit leaders targeted several specific AIF members who were believed to be behind the attacks and operating in the nearby town of Septia.
The raid into Septia began just after daybreak, and the units completed the mission by about noon. In all, three targeted terrorists and 15 other suspected AIF members were detained. The units also seized a weapon, several hundred rounds of ammunition and one IED triggering device.
This operation between the Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces is another example of the growing competence and capability of the Iraqi Army as they continue to assume more responsibility for Iraq’s security and the safety of its citizens.
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MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
BAGHDAD, Iraq
703.270.0320 / 0299
January 30, 2006
Release A060130e
Iraqi and Coalition Forces stage raids near Baqubah
TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division worked with Coalition Forces Jan. 29 to raid an anti-Iraqi forces cell targeting coalition bases in Baqubah.
The Iraqi Soldiers, joined by members of 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, planned and conducted several raids to capture terrorists who were behind mortar and rocket attacks on coalition bases. Prior to the raids, unit leaders targeted several specific AIF members who were believed to be behind the attacks and operating in the nearby town of Septia.
The raid into Septia began just after daybreak, and the units completed the mission by about noon. In all, three targeted terrorists and 15 other suspected AIF members were detained. The units also seized a weapon, several hundred rounds of ammunition and one IED triggering device.
This operation between the Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces is another example of the growing competence and capability of the Iraqi Army as they continue to assume more responsibility for Iraq’s security and the safety of its citizens.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it AND This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .