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The national and international press is awash with stories about civilian and military action in Mosul on Sunday. Click on "Read the entire entry" for 5 new press releases from the Task Force Freedom Public Affairs Office.
Two citizens’ tips thwart terror attacks
MOSUL, IRAQ (June 26, 2005) – Tips provided by Iraqi citizens helped Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom defuse two improvised explosive devices and detain two suspected terrorists in northern Iraq Saturday.
A citizen’s call-in tip to the Joint Coordination Center led Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment to detain two individuals attempting to emplace an IED in southeastern Mosul. Another citizen gave a tip leading Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment to defuse an IED placed in eastern Mosul. No injuries were reported in either operation.
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.
Security Forces detain 10, seize weapons
MOSUL, IRAQ (June 26, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 10 suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Saturday.
Troops from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southeastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment were attacked with small arms fire while patrolling in Tal Afar. They returned fire killing one terrorist and injuring another. The injured suspect was detained after treatment. Soldiers from the 3-21st detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a number of weapons during separate operations in northern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of conducting an IED attack on their convoy during a search operation in southern Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers from the 2-14th seized a weapons cache during a search operation east of Mosul. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.
Suicide bomber claims lives of 16 innocent civilians
MOSUL, IRAQ (June 26, 2005) – Sixteen Iraqi civilians were killed and another seven injured when a suicide bomber detonated at Al Kasik military base northeast of Tal Afar today. Initial report indicates the attack took place at a parking lot to the southeast entrance to the military compound in the early morning hours when local Iraqis, who worked on the post, had just arrived to go to work. The injured civilians were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Of the injured, one lost their leg and another was paralyzed from the waist down.
A number of terrorist attacks over the past ten days have killed 26 and injured at least 47 Iraqi civilians in northern Iraq. These attacks have either directly targeted or disregarded civilian lives.
Suicide car bomb attack near police station kills 12, injures eight
MOSUL, IRAQ (June 26, 2005) - Ten Iraqi Police were killed, two civilians were killed, and another eight Iraqi Police were injured when a police station was targeted by a suicide car bomber in central Mosul today. The police station sustained heavy damages due to the blast. This was the second attack in as many days to target Iraqi Police, however policemen in Mosul have continue to man their posts. The injured Iraqi Police were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Terrorists continue to disregard the health and safety of Iraqi citizens and those wishing to secure the country. A number of terrorist attacks over the past ten days have killed many and injured many more Iraqi civilians, including policemen, in northern Iraq. These attacks have directly targeted and disregarded civilian lives.
Third suicide attack of the day kills five, injures 12
MOSUL, IRAQ (June 26, 2005) - Five Iraqi Police were killed, another eight were injured, and four Iraqi civilians were injured when a suicide bomber detonated at an Iraqi Police guard station near a hospital in central Mosul today. This was the third suicide attack of the day, two of which have targeted Iraqi Police. However, policemen in Mosul have continued to man their posts. The injured were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Terrorists continue to disregard the health and safety of Iraqi citizens and those wishing to secure the country. A number of terrorist attacks over the past ten days have killed 43 and injured another 67 Iraqi civilians, including policemen, in northern Iraq. These attacks have directly targeted and disregarded civilian lives.