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Jun-18-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 18, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) killed one terrorist, injured another, detained 18, and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq today.

Troops from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army alongside 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force and 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Commandoes detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment killed one terrorist and injured another after their convoy was attacked with small arms fire in northern Mosul. The 3-21st detained the injured terrorist following treatment and seized a number of weapons from the terrorists’ vehicle. In a separate operation Soldiers from the 3-21st uncovered a weapons cache in northern Mosul. All weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained nine individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint south of Mosul. In a separate operation Soldiers from the 2-14th seized a weapons cache south of Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Concerned Iraqi citizens continue to provide valuable information leading to the detention of terrorists. Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces are leading to the arrest of terrorists and criminals responsible for attacks against innocent Iraqi citizens. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.

Additional TFF Press News

Terrorist gunmen target two innocent civilians in latest attack

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 18, 2005) – One innocent civilian was killed and another injured when terrorists fired on their vehicle in western Mosul today. The injured civilian was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

A number of terrorist attacks over the past three days have killed one and injured another 15 Iraqi civilians in northern Iraq. These attacks either directly targeted or disregarded civilian lives.


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