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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18253&Itemid=21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080408-03
April 8, 2008

ISF recover weapons cache, kill 10 in separate operations in Basra

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, recovered a weapons cache and killed 10 criminals in separate operations in Basra April 3 and 4.

An Iraqi Emergency Response Unit conducted an operation to locate and eliminate weapon caches used by criminal members in the Mufaqiyah district.

The ERU unit located two caches, including 60 mm mortar rounds, rocket propelled grenades and explosively formed penetrators.

During another operation, the ISOF team came under heavy EFP, IED and smallarms fire attacks. The team returned fire killing two persons who were attacking ISOF.

Two Coalition force aircraft provided close-air support killing eight additional individuals involved in the attack.

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365 posted on 04/08/2008 1:09:47 AM PDT by Cindy
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3 Qassam rockets land near Sderot; none injured
Published: 04.08.08, 11:45 / Israel News

Three Qassam rockets fired from the northern Gaza Strip Tuesday landed near Sderot. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage thus far. (Shmulik Hadad)


366 posted on 04/08/2008 1:53:53 AM PDT by Cindy
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