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Multi-National Forces thwart insurgent attacks

Mar-31-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (March 31, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) killed one insurgent and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Wednesday.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment killed one insurgent after being attacked by AIF during a patrol in northern Mosul. The 3-21st then searched the insurgent’s vehicle and found hand grenades and a sniper rifle. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction, no MNF injuries were reported during the incident.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment discovered a possible improvised explosive device while on patrol in southern Mosul. The possible IED consisted of seven rocket propelled grenade rounds, ten hand grenades, and three artillery rounds. The 1-5th also detained an individual suspected of having placed the IED. Explosives ordnance team was called to defuse and destroy the weapons. The suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.


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