Iraqi Security Forces and first responders perform well during attacks

MNF ^ | June 26, 2004

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

 

Iraqi Security Forces and first responders perform well during attacks

MOSUL, IRAQ - A series of attacks in Mosul on June 24, that included four or five car bomb explosions and a rocket-propelled grenade attack, resulted in a "hardening of wills" by many senior Iraqi government and security force leaders, according to Brig. Gen. Carter Ham, commander of Task Force Olympia.

"The response to these attacks was almost entirely Iraqi - Iraqi police, Iraqi National Guard, explosive ordnance disposal, ambulances, fire stations and medical teams," Ham said. "The first responders did a great job. I am very happy with their performance under very dire circumstances" Ham added.

According to the Ninevah Provincial Governor's Office, the attacks killed 72 Iraqi citizens, including a number of police officers and other security forces members. The number of wounded was reported to be more than 250.

The attacks began at 9:05 a.m. when car bombs exploded outside the Iraqi Police Academy and the Al Wakas Police Station in western Mosul. Another explosion occurred near the Al Jamhori Hospital. At 10:15 a.m. another car bomb exploded near the Sheik Fatih Police Station in western Mosul.

Iraqi National Guard soldiers moved to secure the Sheikh Fatih Police Station in response to reports that terrorists had taken it over, but terrorists fired at the Iraqi soldiers from across the street at the Mohammed Al Noory Mosque.

Coalition forces moved to the Sheikh Fatih Police Station to support the Iraqi soldiers and were fired upon from the Mohammed Al Noory Mosque as well. Iraqi Security and Coalition forces returned fire on the terrorists in the mosque.

In less than two hours, Iraqi National Guard soldiers secured the Mohammed Al Noory Mosque away from the terrorists, and Coalition soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment took back the Sheikh Fatih Police Station from the terrorists as well.

"Iraqis are taking the lead; today they required very little assistance from Coalition forces," said Ham. "My guarantee to the Iraq Security Forces is that if they encounter a situation beyond their control we'll be there to help."

Release #040626a

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

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[Ragtime Cowgirl]

A series of attacks in Mosul on June 24, that included four or five car bomb explosions and a rocket-propelled grenade attack, resulted in a "hardening of wills" by many senior Iraqi government and security force leaders, according to Brig. Gen. Carter Ham, commander of Task Force Olympia:

"The response to these attacks was almost entirely Iraqi - Iraqi police, Iraqi National Guard, explosive ordnance disposal, ambulances, fire stations and medical teams...The first responders did a great job."

 

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Freedom, ping!

 

[Piquaboy]

I am sure that this good news will be all over the media. Not!

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

Freedom forged in the fire of battle is sturdier than anything handed out.

Self defense brings natural leaders to the top and courage fortifies the will of individuals.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Ping to original, and link. Standing on their own.

Iraqi police detain three after attack

TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Police detained three individuals suspected of attacking the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan headquarters near Tuz at 1:43 a.m., June 25.

Four individuals were spotted in the vehicle used in the attack; one evaded capture.

Iraqi Police are investigating the incident.

Release #040625f

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

 

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

Mark my words, when the Iraqis take power they will be under no restrictions (as is the coalition forces) to play kissy face nice with the terr perps. The left is going to scream long and loud when their terr buds are the ones running headless down the streets.

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[Eagle Eye]

And I suspect that it will get ugly before it gets pretty.