Stryker Brigade News

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 14, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five suspected terrorists and seized a large weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today.

Iraqi Police led Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery to the site of a large weapons cache south of Tal Afar. The cache included two rocket propelled grenade launchers, 12 RPG rounds, seven mortar rounds, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, six fuses, and 144 artillery rounds. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained three terrorists after they were attacked with small arms fire while patrolling in eastern Mosul. Two of the terrorists were injured when 3-21st Soldiers returned fire, they were detained following treatment. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one terrorist and seized an AK-47, pistol, and ammunition after they were attacked while patrolling in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation near the Syrian border. The weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

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.

Two innocent civilians dead in suicide attacks

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 14, 2005) – At least two innocent Iraqi civilians were killed during two terrorist attacks in northern Iraq today.

Both attacks were suicide car bomb attacks that took place in northern Mosul. The first was near a Multi-National Force convoy that killed two innocent civilians. The second exploded in a neighborhood and was believed to have directly targeted innocent civilians. Multi-National Forces arrived on the scene after Iraqi Police had already secured the area and evacuated the injured to a local hospital.

These attacks show a continued pattern of terrorist attacks that have targeted and disregarded the lives and safety of innocent citizens.

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.

With help of Iraqi civilians Multi-National Forces securing northern Iraq

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 14, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 16 suspected terrorists, seized a large number of weapons, and defused an improvised explosive device during operation in northern Iraq Friday.

A tip provided by an Iraqi civilian led Multi-National Force Soldiers to the site of an improvised explosive device in western Mosul. MNF were able to defuse the IED without any civilians or MNF Soldiers being injured.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment seized a number of weapons from a vehicle at a checkpoint in eastern Mosul. The weapons seized included two Ak-47s, one RPK Russian machine gun, one rocket propelled grenade launcher, seven RPG rounds, two mortar tubes, and 27 mortar rounds. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity during three operations in western Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a patrol south of Qayyarah. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation east of Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation north of Tal Afar. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

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.

Five Iraqi civilians killed following terrorist attack on Multi-National Forces

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 13, 2005) – Three terrorists were killed by Multi-National Forces when several vehicles used small arms fire to attack a military convoy in northern Iraq today.