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Iraqi citizens prevent attacks on Coalition Forces

Feb-15-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 15, 2005) – Iraqi citizens helped prevent attacks on Coalition Forces on two separate occasions in northern Iraq today.

An Iraqi citizen called the Joint Coordination Center hotline to inform them of insurgents operating in the Palestine neighborhood in Mosul. Acting on this information Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment shot at a vehicle attempting to drive past their checkpoint killing three insurgents and wounding another. The vehicle contained anti-tank mines, hand grenades, blasting caps, AK-47s, and ammunition. In a related incident Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment received small arms fire from a vehicle in southeastern Mosul. The 2-325th returned fire killing two insurgents and wounding another two. The vehicle contained pistols, AK-47s, multiple rocket propelled grenades, and a RPG launcher. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction. The wounded insurgents were taken to the hospital, after which they will be detained. No MNF injuries were reported.

Another Iraqi citizen approached a military gate at a base in northern Mosul to inform Soldiers there of an improvised explosive device placed near the University neighborhood. Multi-National Force Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) were able to secure the area until the IED was diffused. No MNF injuries were reported.

These types of courageous acts demonstrate the commitment of Iraqi citizens to ensuring a safe and peaceful Iraq. Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces encourage citizens of Iraq to continue to cooperate with security forces and turn in weapons and equipment.

Iraqi Security Forces continue to work together with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom, leaders and citizens of Iraq to help build and maintain a prosperous and democratic nation. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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