AR RAMADI, Iraq - During the last 24 hours, the 82nd Airborne Division conducted 260 patrols (including 14 joint patrols) and executed three offensive operations – cordon and searches in Fallujah, Mahmudiyah and Habbaniyah.
Feb. 7, soldiers conducted a cordon and search in Habbaniyah to kill or capture Thamer Mubarik Atruz, a known Al Qaeda and Ansar Islam leader in Khalidiyah. Although the primary target was not found, three of his associates were detained.
Feb. 8, paratroopers were attacked with an IED and small arms fire while conducting a routine patrol southeast of Fallujah. The attack resulted in three wounded.
Feb. 7, soldiers conducted a cordon and search in Habbaniyah to kill or capture Thamer Mubarik Atruz, a known Al Qaeda and Ansar Islam leader in Khalidiyah. Although the primary target was not found, three of his associates were detained.
Feb. 8, paratroopers were attacked with an IED and small arms fire while conducting a routine patrol southeast of Fallujah. The attack resulted in three wounded.
Feb. 8, soldiers moving to clear an IED discovered another IED. As the soldier approached to render it safe, the IED detonated, killing the soldier.
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