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Terrorist attacks continue to target innocent Iraqis

May- 8-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 8, 2005) – Four Iraqi citizens were killed in two attacks in northern Iraq today.

Three citizens were found dead outside their vehicle after they had encountered an improvised explosive device attack and then were pulled from the vehicle and shot dead in western Mosul. Another Iraqi citizen was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near an Iraqi Army patrol in eastern Mosul. This continues a pattern of terrorist attacks that have targeted and disregarded the lives and safety of innocent citizens.

In an earlier operation, Troops from the 107th Battalion, 22nd Brigade Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment killed one terrorist and injured another with small arms fire while patrolling in western Mosul. The units also seized a rocket propelled grenade launcher, an RPG round, a BKC automatic rifle, and various rounds of small arms ammunition from the terrorists’ vehicle. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Coordinated efforts between Iraqi Security Forces, Multi-National Forces and concerned citizens who provide tips for Security Forces have resulted in a trend toward improved security. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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