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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051096.txt
NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
October 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-96
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TERRORISTS FLEEING ATTACK SCENES NABBED BY U.S. SOLDIERS
BAGHDAD, Iraq --Task Force Baghdad Soldiers continued to engage enemy terrorist forces during combat operations Oct. 24-26 in various neighborhoods of the capitol city.
While on patrol, the U.S. Soldiers found and destroyed several improvised explosive devices before they could be detonated. Other Coalition forces successes included discovering several weapons caches and detaining suspected terrorists who were often caught fleeing the scene of their attacks.
One team of terrorists attempting to place an IED along a road west of Baghdad was spotted by U.S. forces who then engaged them with gunfire. Some of the would-be bombers fled in a truck, while other terrorists fired back at the Soldiers pursuing them. Within the hour, two of the terrorists had been detained by Task Force Baghdad Soldiers.
Another U.S. patrol operating southwest of Baghdad Oct. 24 found an IED consisting of three 155 mm rounds. The patrol detained one individual in the area who was in possession of an AK-47 assault rifle, a shotgun and a trigger device. A U.S. explosives ordnance disposal team was called in to destroy the IED.
On Oct. 26, a U.S. patrol in the al-Doura district in southeast Baghdad found and destroyed an IED which consisted of four 122 mm rounds, a 130 mm round and a land mine.
Another Task Force Baghdad patrol struck an IED Oct. 25 southwest of Baghdad. There were no injuries or damage from the blast. As Soldiers were securing the site, they noticed two individuals fleeing the scene. The U.S. Soldiers detained the two terror suspects for further questioning.
Task Force Baghdad Soldiers continued to aggressively hunt down stockpiles of weapons and bomb-making materials in order to deny terrorists the opportunity to use them against Iraqi security forces, Iraqi civilians or Coalition forces.
On Oct. 24, one unit north of Baghdad excavated more than 120 mortar rounds, 49 tank and artillery rounds, eight cases of small-arms ammunition, dozens of rockets, three boxes of mortar fuses, a rocket-propelled grenade warhead and two anti-aircraft gun barrels. An EOD team destroyed the cache while Task Force Baghdad Soldiers detained 12 individuals for further questioning about the weapons cache.
Earlier that same day, another unit revisiting the site of an earlier weapons cache west of Baghdad found more munitions piled at the same site, including 12 hand grenades, three 125 mm rounds and one 115 mm round. That cache was also destroyed by an EOD team.
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BAGHDAD, Iraq – Task Force Baghdad Soldiers discovered this weapons cache north of Baghdad Oct. 24. At the site, they also found mortar rounds, tank rounds, dozens of rockets, and a rocket-propelled grenade warhead. (U.S. Army photo)
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Munitions are lined up in the sand at an excavated site north of Baghdad. Task Force Baghdad Soldiers discovered the weapons cache Oct. 24. An explosives ordnance disposal team later destroyed the weapons. (U.S. Army photo)
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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051098.txt
NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
October 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-98
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TERRORISTS KILLED IN BOMBING
TIKRIT, Iraq -- Terrorists were killed and wounded Oct. 27 after a precision-guided munition was dropped on their location.
The terrorists attacked Soldiers from Task Force 1-15, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division who were on a routine security patrol near Ad Duluiyah.
The patrol reported coming under small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire by anti-Iraqi forces terrorists, who occupied a nearby building.
The Soldiers cordoned and secured the area, and called in the air strike.
Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers provide the local area with security patrols to ensure the safety and well being of the communities, as well as maintaining a strong partnership and presence with Iraqi Police to keep terrorist activities and anti-Coalition attacks at a minimum.
The wounded terrorists were given aid and taken to the Balad hospital by local authorities.
No Coalition forces were wounded in the incident.
For more information, please contact the 42ND Infantry Division Public Affairs Office 42 ID PAO at fortysecond.id.pao@us.army.mil.
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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051099.txt
NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
October 28, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AFGHAN, U.S. FORCES CONDUCT OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS IN ORUZGAN PROVINCE
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – During offensive operations near Deh Rahwod, Uruzgan Province , Afghan National Army and U.S. forces were attacked by small-arms, mortars, and rocket-propelled grenade fire. As a result, one U.S. service member and an ANA soldier were wounded and medically evacuated to Tarin Kowt for treatment. Both are currently in stable condition.
In a second contact with the enemy just a few kilometers from the first location, one ANA soldier was killed and another three were wounded. The wounded were medically evacuated to Tarin Kowt where one is currently in stable condition and the other two have been discharged back to their unit.
During another offensive operation north of Dah Rawood, two enemy fighters were killed after they fired upon coalition forces. No coalition forces were injured during this incident.
A total of 13 enemy fighters were killed in the three engagements.
Coalition aircraft and attack helicopters provided close air support for the operations.
For more information contact CFC-A Public Affairs at Kabul-Presscenter@cfc-a.centcom.mil or by phone at 070-276-545.
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