Iraqi Security Forces repel anti-Iraqi attacks

MNF ^ | June 25, 2004

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

 

Iraqi Security Forces repel anti-Iraqi attacks

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Anti-Iraqi forces attacked three police stations and the government center in Ramadi the morning of June 24. The attacks appear to be a coordinated attempt to disrupt key municipal services within the city.

Specifically, at the Qatana Police Station, 14 anti-Iraqi fighters entered the station, forced the Iraqi police to leave, set explosives and vacated the scene. The ensuing blast destroyed the station.

Iraqi security forces responded and successfully repelled the various attacks. I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines deployed quick reaction forces to assist and supplement the Iraqi security force response in several positions within the city.

The actions of the Iraqi security forces have restored calm in Ramadi. Marines continue to maintain a presence at the government center.

All actions at this time are defensive in nature and in direct response to anti-Iraqi forces attacks on Iraqi security forces or their related infrastructure.

No Marine casualties have been reported at this time. Estimates of Iraqi security force casualties range from five to six killed and eight to 10 wounded at this time.

Release #040625b

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

   MNF (those running and fighting the war) knows the enemy, ping!

[SAMWolf]

Bump

[LoudRepublicangirl]

Way to go Iraqi security! It's great to see them stepping up to the plate. Hopefully this is just the beginning.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

 

Anti-Iraqi forces fire on Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Soldiers from Mohammed Al Nuri Mosque

MOSUL, Iraq - Iraqi Security Forces secured the Sheikh Fatih police station in southwestern Mosul after terrorists attempted to take it over at about 11:20 a.m., June 24.

Anti-Iraqi forces were shooting from the Mohammed Nuri Mosque across the street from the police station. Coalition forces moved to the site to support the Iraqi Security Forces and were fired upon from the mosque as well. Iraqi Security and Coalition forces returned fire on the terrorists in the mosque.

At about 1 p.m., Coalition forces reported that Iraqi Security Forces and Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment took back the Sheikh Fatih police station from the anti-Iraqi forces.

Iraqi National Guard soldiers secured the mosque as well. There was no word on casualties at the time.

Anyone with information about criminal or terrorist activities should inform the Iraqi Police, Coalition forces, or call the Tips Hotline 813-343 or 780-013. To turn in weapons or munitions, contact any Coalition soldier or call the Hotline (813-343) to arrange turn-in.

Release #040625d

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/media-information/june2004/040625d.htm

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

 

1st ID, Iraqi Security Forces secure Baqubah 

TIKRIT, Iraq - The 1st Infantry Division along with the Iraqi Security Forces have secured four key infrastructures in Baqubah, June 24.

These infrastructures include: the Blue Dome, the government building, the Mufrek Traffic Circle and the Baqubah Police Station.

Coalition forces are currently accessing the security situation in Mudadiyah and Buhritz.

Release #040624e

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/media-information/june2004/040624e.htm

[sam_paine]

Reminds me of an old joke:

Terrorists walk in to the police station, tell everyone to leave, set charges and leave. Quick reaction forces descend on the rubble and thusly "repel the terrorists."

Oh yeah. That's not a joke.

[sgtbono2002]

These terrorists seem to like invading police stations, Has it occurred to anyone to double the guard?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Forts and Police Stations don't stand up well to modern weapons and RPGs. And everyone knows where they are located.

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[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!