GEN. KIMMITT: [...] In the northern zone, coalition and Iraqi security forces remain active in the Task Force Olympia area of operations. There were 10 attacks in the past 24 hours, five directed against coalition or Iraqi security forces.
In Mosul, Task Force Olympia conducted a transfer of authority ceremony for the Albanian company, which departed today, having been replaced by another Albanian company. They departed Iraqi having completed their mission with distinction, and on behalf of the coalition, we appreciate their contributions.
In eastern Mosul last night, drive-by shooters attacked the Bab Shamas (sp) pump station, but there were no injuries or damage to equipment.
In Hammam al Alil, coalition forces conducted a cordon-and-search targeting three individuals responsible for attacks on 9 and 10 April. A brigade high-value target and three other primary targets were captured.
On the Syrian border near Rabiya, Iraqi border police detained 12 benzine smugglers.
Coalition Provisional Authority Briefing 4/22
News from the latest press briefing by the coalition in Baghdad.
[Link to Full Transcript]GEN. KIMMITT: [...] In the northern zone, coalition and Iraqi security forces remain active in the Task Force Olympia area of operations. There were 10 attacks in the past 24 hours, five directed against coalition or Iraqi security forces.
In Mosul, Task Force Olympia conducted a transfer of authority ceremony for the Albanian company, which departed today, having been replaced by another Albanian company. They departed Iraqi having completed their mission with distinction, and on behalf of the coalition, we appreciate their contributions.
