Good News From Iraq

Some more good news from Iraq as not reported by the BBC. After all this doesnt focus on car bombs, listening to the sob stories of jihadists or doing down our brave troops.

IPs ambushed by insurgents, IPs and CF fight back
MULTINATIONAL DIVISION – NORTH PAO

KHAN BANI SA’AD, Iraq – At approximately 6:30 a.m. Thursday, a Baqubah based Iraqi police unit came under attack by an unknown number of anti-Iraqi forces, in the vicinity of Khan Bani Sa’ad in Diyala Province.

The police under fire fought back in intense house to house fighting.

An element from 1-68 Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Lightning, was diverted from another mission and rapidly responded to reinforce the IPs in contact.

The reaction force consisted of ground and air elements; they engaged the AIF immediately upon arrival.

Iraqi and Coalition forces engaged AIF with direct fire, killing 18 AIF, wounding eight and capturing 27 more. Additionally, enemy weapons and ammunition were captured.

MND-B Soldiers detain 9 terrorists, seize weapons
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained nine suspected terrorists in Baghdad Oct. 26. Patrols from 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division, supported by Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducted combined combat operations, detained six terrorists and seized weapons in Tarmiya, north of Baghdad, at approximately 3:30 a.m. Oct. 26.

The IA Soldiers, along with Soldiers from Company B and the Scout Platoon from 1st Bn., 66th AR, searched 60 houses and the Honest Mohammad Mosque. The combined forces seized three AK-47 assault rifles, a home-made grenade and anti-Coalition propaganda. The IA Soldiers entered the mosque as the MND-B Soldiers cordoned the area.

One of the terrorists carried a cellular phone with video showing attacks on the Coalition Force and was carrying $1,850.

In a separate incident, MND-B Soldiers from the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team detained three suspected terrorists in Mansour at approximately 8 p.m. Oct. 26.

After the MND-B Soldiers were attacked by small-arms fire from four terrorists, they responded and engaged the terrorists. Three were apprehended and one attacker fled.

In a separate incident, patrols from 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., seized weapons in Halabsa, north of Baghdad, at approximately 2 a.m. Oct. 25 while conducting combat operations.

The Troop C Soldiers searched 76 houses and seized a sniper rifle and 11 AK-47 assault rifles.

As of Oct. 25, Iraqi Security Forces and MND-B Soldiers have cleared more than 95,700 buildings, 80 mosques and 65 muhallas, detained more than 224 terrorist suspects, seized more than 1,850 weapons, registered more than 750 weapons and found more than 42 weapons caches in support of operation together forward. The combined forces have also removed more than 217,485 cubic meters of trash from the streets of Baghdad.

Iraqi Police Discover Large Weapons Cache with Local Help
Multi-National Corps - West

RAMADI, Iraq – Iraqi Police, with the assistance of local civilians, discovered several weapons caches throughout the week, as a result of the Iraqi Security Force efforts in Western Ramadi.

Ramadi Police of the Al Jazeera IP Station, working together with concerned citizens, discovered multiple explosives and weapons Wednesday. On a tip from residents, the Iraqi Police investigated reports of an unexploded object. The investigation revealed more than expected. The police found multiple munitions that could have been used to harm the local residents and Iraqi Security Forces.

CPT Herbert Flather of Task Force 1-6 Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, is partnered with the Iraqi Police that found the multiple caches. “Iraqi police and local leaders have a strong relationship in their community. The local residents do a great job obtaining information about suspected caches and are sharing it with the IPs.”

Thursday the Al Jazeera IP, with the assistance of Task Force 1-6, uncovered one of the largest caches found in Ar Ramadi since the Ready First Combat Team took charge of the area in June. The cache was comprised of one 62mm Mortar bipod, eight 155mm projectiles, fifteen 130mm projectiles, forty-three 122mm projectiles, one hundred-seven 82mm mortar rounds, fifteen 62mm mortar rounds, six AP land mines, nine cans of artillery propellant, two IEDs, one suicide vest, five hundred blocks of TNT, over 1000ft of detonation cord, two gas masks, two hundred blasting caps, four M81 initiators, six RPG boosters, two rockets of unknown caliber, one 100mm HEAT projectile, two RPG rounds, one bag of mortar charges, four bags of artillery charges, five TNT initiators, sixty Italian VS-50 landmine primers, twenty-two anti handling devices on stakes, and one machete.

ONE TERRORIST KILLED, 10 OTHERS DETAINED

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed a terrorist Saturday morning and detained an individual responsible for the movement of foreign fighters into Iraq during a raid south of Baghdad.

Saturday’s raid was part of an ongoing effort to diminish al-Qaeda in Iraq car bombing capabilities in the Baghdad area. During October, Coalition Forces detained eight other key players and 15 known associates.

During the raid, eight insurgents attempted to flee the area and ground forces were able to safely detain them. Forces detained two others without incident. The targeted terrorist was disguised as a woman in an attempt to avoid being detained.

As the Coalition Forces were preparing to depart with the detainees, they received small arms fire from a terrorist and ground forces returned fire, killing the terrorist.

Car bombings inflict an incredible amount of suffering and damage. It is always significant when Coalition Forces are able to eliminate or detain terrorists involved in these attacks.

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers wounded three terrorists and killed one other involved in death squad activity at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday in Baghdad’s Mansour neighborhood.

While conducting security patrols in the area, Soldiers from MND-B’s 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team heard small-arms fire near their location and noticed three men, one of whom was wearing a black ski mask, running away from a building toward a getaway car.

The Soldiers immediately engaged the trio, killing one and wounded another. The third terrorist made it to the getaway vehicle, which was occupied by two suspected terrorists. The vehicle sped off in an attempt to escape capture.

MND-B Soldiers engaged the vehicle to disable it. The driver drove into a residential gate and the vehicle came to a halt.

MND-B Soldiers moved to investigate the vehicle. They detained two wounded terrorists and one uninjured inside and seized two pipe bombs, two hand grenades, five AK-47s, 2 PKC assault rifles and a large amount of ammunition.

Upon further investigation of the building the three initial suspects had fled, the Soldiers discovered the bodies of two Iraqi citizens who had been killed.

The three wounded terrorists received medical attention for their wounds and were detained for further questioning. The munitions were destroyed by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

ISF captures IED cell

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Special Iraqi Police forces, with coalition advisers, conducted a raid Oct. 29 in al Kut and captured nine members of a bomb-making cell and a cache of weapons, improvised explosive devices and components for making IEDs, which target Iraqi security forces and civilians.

Iraqi Police secured and searched multiple objectives and detained the bomb maker and other cell members without incident. The IED cell is responsible for attacks against Iraqi civilians employed by coalition forces. They are also suspected of constructing and placing IEDs in and around al Kut targeting Iraqi civilians and Iraqi security forces.

A mortar system, assault rifles, full ammunition magazines, grenades, a completed IED and components for building other IEDs were found and secured during the raid. Operations on the objective caused minimal damage and there were no Iraqi civilian, Iraqi forces or coalition forces casualties.

Coalition Forces establish new security station in Ramadi
Multi-National Corps – West

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Multi National Forces-West established a Central Ramadi Security Station Oct. 27 as part of its continued operations to eliminate the insurgent presence in Ramadi.

The establishment of the Security Station has been a long-standing step to increase security for the citizens. More than eight new positions in the city have been established since June.

The Central Ramadi Security Station is in the vicinity of last week’s demonstration by insurgents claiming the establishment of an Islamic Republic. As part of recent operations, several insurgents were either killed or wounded Saturday in the vicinity of this location. There were no reports of civilian or Coalition casualties.

IA conducts operation to capture an IED and weapons cache
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Special Iraqi Army forces, with Coalition advisers, conducted a raid in western Baghdad Oct. 29 and captured a large weapons cache and components used for making improvised explosive devices.

Iraqi forces established a cordon around the Shansal Mosque and entered to search for IED components and weapons believed to be stored there. The items found were being used by insurgents operating against Iraqi civilians and Iraqi Army soldiers in the Jihad district.

The weapons and IED components were turned over to Coalition forces and an explosive ordnance team for security and disposal. Three suspected insurgents were detained during the operation, along with false identification cards.

Iraqi forces established a cordon around the mosque and entered to search for IED components and weapons stored there. There were no civilian, Iraqi forces or Coalition forces casualties and only minor damage was done to the mosque during the operation.

Air strikes thwart terrorist ambushes

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Coalition aircraft thwarted two separate terrorist ambushes as ground forces moved toward their objective early Sunday morning near Balad. Coalition Forces encountered terrorist activity on two separate occasions along their travel route. After positive identification of the enemy by ground forces and with assistance from Iraqi Police, coalition aircraft engaged the targets with precision fires, killing four terrorists in one engagement and in conjunction with ground forces killed an estimated 13 others in a subsequent engagement along the same route.

Armed with RPGs, machineguns and AK47’s, the terrorists were planning to ambush the Coalition ground force. The plan did not succeed. No Coalition Forces were injured during the attack.

During each of the engagements, secondary explosions were observed, indicating IEDs or other terrorist weaponry used by al-Qaeda to kill innocent Iraqis and Coalition Forces patrolling the roads.

Despite the terrorists’ ambush attempts, Coalitions Forces successfully continued their operation and detained three suspected terrorists.

Terrorists killed during raid in Balad
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces engaged and killed two terrorists while en route to their objective in Balad on Sunday during an early morning raid.During the mission, Coalition Forces observed two terrorists placing a roadside bomb and fleeing to an unknown location. Coalition Forces safely detonated the bomb and continued their mission. While continuing their mission, Coalition Forces observed two other terrorists maneuvering toward their location armed with weapons, including a rocket propelled grenade, a machine gun, and grenades. The Coalition Forces engaged with direct fire killing the terrorists.

Despite the terrorists’ ambush attempts, Coalitions Forces successfully continued their operation and detained three suspected terrorists.

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