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Operations in Tal Afar ongoing

Sep- 4-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

1 detained and 2 terrorists killed

MOSUL, Iraq (Sep. 4, 2002) – Military operations to bring stability and security to the city of Tal Afar began this morning when Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) entered the city in search of Anti-Iraqi Forces. Soldiers detained one and killed two Anti-Iraqi Forces.

At approximately 8 a.m. , Stryker Brigade Soldiers initiated operations to capture or kill members of a known terrorist cell operating in the Tal Afar area, approximately 50 kilometers west of Mosul . The targeted terrorist was positively identified and detained.

At approximately 9 a.m. , an OH-58D Kiowa helicopter made a controlled landing near Tal Afar. The two crew members received non-life threatening injuries during the landing. They have both been evacuated to the military hospital in Mosul . At this time, the cause of the controlled landing is under investigation.

At approximately 9:20 a.m. , a Stryker vehicle securing the site of the downed helicopter received rocket propelled grenade fire, disabling the vehicle. Recovery operations are underway. There were no injuries to any of the Stryker crew members. While securing the site of the vehicle Multinational Forces continued to receive enemy fire. Multinational Forces returned fire, killing two terrorists.

At approximately 10:40 a.m. , in response to continued enemy fire, close air support was called in, dropping a bomb in an area near the city. No casualties have been reported.

The city of Tal Afar has been a suspected haven for terrorists crossing into Iraq from Syria . Multinational Forces and Iraqi Security Forces have targeted the city to rid it of the Anti-Iraqi Forces conducting terrorist activities throughout the northern region and to bring peace and stability to the innocent civilians who live in the city.


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