Saturday, September 24
ROAD BOMB HURTS 2 GRUNTS, 3 SCUZBALLS NABBED
| September 24, 2005 BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Two U.S. Soldiers were injured when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device northwest of Kandahar City in the Panjwayi District of the Kandahar Province Friday. A firefight followed with no other injuries reported. Eight suspected enemy fired at Coalition forces with small arms fire, then fled the area. Three were detained and taken to Kandahar for questioning. The Soldiers were medevaced to Kandahar Airfield for treatment. They are currently in stable condition. The patrol was conducting security operations to deny enemy movements in the area. The names and units of the Soldiers are being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. Weblog LINK |
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ROADSIDE BOMBER'S PLAN GETS ADJUSTED
| September 24, 2005 TAJI, Iraq - A 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division Soldier, observing a main road north of Baghdad, foiled the efforts of two roadside bombers in the late night hours of Sept. 22. Upon discovering two terrorists attempting to emplace an improvised explosive device, the Soldier immediately called for two M1A1 tanks from 1st Battalion, 13th Armored Regiment, to engage the terrorists before they could trigger their device. When they arrived at the site, the tanks identified the two bombers and engaged them with machine guns. The tank crews called in two AH-64 Apaches to their location to assist when the terrorists fled the area. The bombs were destroyed by a military explosives ordnance disposal unit. Weblog LINK |
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Friday, September 23
CITIZEN TIPS COMBAT ENGINEERS TO GUNS N' AMMO, THEY BLOW IT UP
| September 23, 2005 TAJI, Iraq – Task Force Baghdad Soldiers found a weapons cache while conducting offensive operations to disrupt anti-Iraqi forces activity north of Baghdad. The Soldiers, from the 70th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division discovered the cache at 6:40 a.m. Sept. 21 after receiving a tip from an Iraqi citizen. The cache consisted of one shotgun, one rifle, two bolt-action rifles, one 9 mm pistol, one mortar sighting device, one rocket-propelled grenade launcher sight, 12 rocket-propelled grenades, 20 60 mm mortar fuses, two grenades, an ammo belt of automatic rifle rounds, 275 AK-47 magazines and ammunition, and one machine gun mechanism. The unit confiscated the equipment while a military explosive ordnance disposal team destroyed the ammunition. Weblog LINK |
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DISCOURTEOUS SCUZBALL DRIVER GETS HIS SCUZBALL HOMIES ARRESTED
| September 23, 2005 TAJI, Iraq -- An Iraqi driver failing to yield the right-of-way to a U.S patrol led to the capture of eight terror suspects on the afternoon of Sept. 21. After cutting off the patrol at a traffic intersection, the driver of the car turned around and fled. The 2nd Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division patrol chased down the car and detained the five occupants in the vehicle. When the Soldiers searched the car they found two assault rifles, two anti-aircraft missiles, a mortar tripod, and a bag of ammunition. While searching the car, troops noticed three men exiting a nearby house. Upon seeing the U.S. patrol, the men tried unsuccessfully to run away. After capturing the men, the Soldiers searched the house and found an improvised explosive device made out of three 60 mm mortar shells wired together with detonation cord. 3rd Brigade Soldiers detained all eight of the men and the ammunition was destroyed by an explosive ordnance disposal team. Weblog LINK |
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SCUZBALL ATTACKS MARINE, ASSUMES ROOM TEMPERATURE
| September 23, 2005 CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq-- A male Iraqi detainee died Sept. 20 after attacking a Marine at an Entry Control Point in Fallujah. The man was detained at the ECP on Sept. 20 for suspected terrorist activities. After being brought to a screening room for questioning, the man attempted to attack an armed Marine guard. The Marine exercised his right of self-defense and shot the detainee once in the chest with his 9 mm pistol. The man died a short time later. A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. Weblog LINK |
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AMMO, CARBOMB, GUNS, RPGs, GRENADES BLOWN UP, 16 SCUZBALLS NABBED
| September 22, 2005 BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi Army and Task Force Baghdad Soldiers discovered five large weapons caches hidden in and around Baghdad over during combined and independent operations Sept. 19-21. Their efforts continued to disrupt terrorists’ ability to attack Coalition forces and innocent civilians. Together, the five caches consisted of 27 rockets and mortars, 20 mortar fuses, 14 rocket-propelled grenades with three launchers, and three hand grenades. The Soldiers also found five AK-47 assault rifles, a machine gun, sniper rifles, 280 magazines, two pistols and more than a dozen boxes of ammunition. Anti-Coalition propaganda, fake license plates and blasting caps were also discovered in the caches. In other combat operations, Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces captured 16 terror suspects during a series of raids carried out against suspected terrorist safe houses throughout the capitol city. In addition to detaining the suspects, the Soldiers seized two missiles, bomb-making materials, six AK-47 assault rifles, one machine gun and ammunition. Coalition Forces working in northwest Baghdad foiled a car bomb attack at 4 p.m. Sept. 21. As the unit was traveling on a major highway, a car tried to enter the convoy and ram one of the U.S. vehicles. The vehicle swerved to avoid being struck and the Soldiers fired at the car, setting off the bombs inside. The driver of the car managed to jump out and tried to run away, but the Soldiers captured him and brought him into custody for questioning. In another incident on Sept. 19, an Iraqi citizen told a combined patrol of Iraqi Police and Task Force Baghdad Soldiers about a car bomb he had seen being prepared in the Rusafa district of east Baghdad. When the patrol investigated, they found a car rigged with eight mortar rounds wired to a radio-controlled detonator. An Iraqi explosives team safely disarmed the explosives. Weblog LINK |
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Wednesday, September 21
AL QAIDA LEADER'S BUTTBOY NABBED IN MOSUL
| September 21, 2005 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured Abdul Ghafur Yahiyah Abdullah al Abdullah (aka Abu Nur), a known terrorist who served as a driver for two key al Qaida in Iraq leaders, in Mosul Sept. 6. Abu Nur originally worked for the Abu Musab al Zarqawi-led terrorist organization while in Tall Afar for about 10 months. He was later sent to assist with terrorist activities in Mosul by a leader within the Tall Afar-based terrorist network in early 2005. Abu Nur admitted to joining the al Qaida in Iraq terrorist network approximately 18 months ago. For the past eight months until his recent capture, Abu Nur drove Sa’eed Ismael Mustafa (aka Abu Shahed), the Emir of West Mosul who was captured Sept. 5 -- one day prior to Abu Nur’s detention. Abu Nur also drove for another key terrorist leader who is still at large and his name is being withheld for operational reasons. Abu Shahed was captured along with Taha Ibrahim Yasin Becher (aka Abu Fatima) during a Sept. 5 raid. Abu Fatima was the Emir of Mosul and al Qaida’s top leader in the city’s network at the time. Weblog LINK |
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REGIONAL SCUZBALL LEADER KILLED IN HADITHA
| September 21, 2005 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces raided a terrorist hideyhole in the city of Haditha Sept. 18, resulting in the death of Shehab Hamed (aka Abu Ali), a known al Qaida in Iraq senior military Emir, and the capture of another terrorist. Abu Ali has been identified as the senior al Qaida in Iraq military Emir of al Qaim and was responsible for all terrorist operations in the al Qaim area, to include directing, planning and executing carbomb, roadside bomb and mortar attacks against Iraqi security and Coalition forces. Coalition forces believe that Abu Ali recently assumed the role of regional al Qaida in Iraq military Emir responsible for all regional terrorist operations for the group in the al Qaim and Haditha areas along the Euphrates River Valley. Abu Ali recently moved from al Qaim to Haditha where he was killed. Weblog LINK |
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Tuesday, September 20
TIPS LEAD TO AMMO GRANDE, 1 SCUZBALL
| September 20, 2005 CAMP STRYKER, Iraq -- Thanks to a tip from local residents, Task Force Baghdad Soldiers on a dismounted patrol discovered a significant weapons cache in the Radwiniyah area Sept. 17. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 48th Brigade Combat Team, received information from local citizens about a field of buried weapons. The Soldiers searched the area and uncovered the cache of weapons. The search was then expanded and two other caches were discovered in the immediate area. “The relationship between the Iraqi Army, Coalition Forces and the local populace grows stronger every day,” said Brig. Gen. Stewart Rodeheaver, 48th BCT commander. “This find will significantly decrease the amount of rocket and mortar attacks against the community and Coalition Forces. I am extremely proud of our Soldiers.” Included in the weapons cache were 63 rocket-propelled grenade rounds, 23 RPG motors, 904 RPG fuses and primers, 33 68 mm rockets, 23 82 mm mortar rounds, two 60 mm mortar tubes, 12 60 mm mortar rounds, 80 mortar fuses, three mortar sights and five crates of TNT. The cache was turned over to an explosive ordnance disposal team. U.S. Soldiers will continue to have a strong presence in the area to assist Iraqi Security Forces in deterring terrorist acts. One suspected terrorist was detained in connection with the cache. Weblog LINK/TD> |
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POLISH TROOPS IMPROVE SUMERIAN SCHOOLS
| September 20, 2005 CAMP ECHO, Iraq – Polish troops provided a new electric generator for Sumer (10 km north of Ad Diwaniyah), a school for girls, on Sept. 19 as the next Civil Military Cooperation project was completed. Air conditioners were also installed in the classrooms. Additional projects to help the school included changing the desks, providing a water pump, and installing a refrigerator for potable water. These additions will improve the teaching conditions for the teachers and pupils. This project was the next CIMIC (Civil Military Cooperation) project to support Iraqi schools at the start of a new school year. About 500 educational projects have been completed by MNDCS(Multinational Division Central-South) for the Iraqi people in the past two years. These projects included renovating schools, educational buildings, providing, school supplies, equipment, and many other supplies which are necessary for the children to learn. Weblog LINK |
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Monday, September 19
PAKISTAN'S PRESIDENT SEZ HI TO GEN. ABIZAID, IN PERSON
| September 19, 2005 TAMPA, Fla. -- The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf visited U.S. Central Command Monday meeting with CENTCOM commander, Gen. John P. Abizaid. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen relationships in support of the global war on terrorism. President Musharraf, accompanied by his wife Sehba Musharraf and the Ambassador of Pakistan, Jehangir Karamat, arrived at MacDill Air Force Base Sunday after attending a UN General Assembly meeting. The president’s meeting with General Abizaid focused on the war on terrorism, specifically strengthening operational coordination in Afghanistan and ensuring long-term stability in the region. General Abizaid thanked the President for his country’s efforts to prosecute terrorism and promote regional reform. This was Musharraf's first visit to CENTCOM headquarters. Following his visit the president returned to Pakistan. Weblog LINK |
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AIR SUPPORT ROUNDUP, WAR ON TERROR, 09-18-2005
| IRAQ: Coalition aircraft flew 46 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties Sept. 18 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Coalition aircraft also supported Iraqi and Coalition ground forces operations to create a secure environment for ongoing Transitional National Assembly meetings. Eight U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Royal Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. U.S Air Force and Royal Air Force fighter aircraft also performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors. AFGHANISTAN: Coalition aircraft flew 42 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition and Afghan troops, the parliamentary and provincial election process, and reconstruction activities, and providing presence route patrol. U.S. Air Force A-10s provided close air support to Coalition ground troops in contact with anti-Coalition militia in the vicinity of Bagram. The A-10s expended 630 30 mm cannon rounds and two rockets against an enemy firing position with successful effects. Other A-10s provided close air support to Coalition troops in contact with the enemy in the vicinity of Khowst. The A-10s expended 797 30 mm cannon rounds and three rockets against an enemy firing position with successful effects. Other sorties included U.S. Air Force A-10s and a B-52, Royal Air Force GR-7s, and French Air Force M-2000s provided close air support to Coalition troops in the vicinities Deh Rawood, Gereshk, Kandahar, Oruzgan, Qalat, and Tarin Kowt. Six U.S. Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force C-17s and C-130s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 160 airlift sorties were flown, moving nearly 460 short tons of cargo, and about 2,660 passengers. Coalition C-130 crews from Japan flew in support of OIF. On Sept. 17, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 36 sorties and offloaded more than 2.1 million pounds of fuel. Weblog LINK |
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AIR SUPPORT ROUNDUP, WAR ON TERROR, 09-17-2005
| IRAQ: Coalition aircraft flew 43 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties Sept. 17 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. U.S. Air Force F-16s and U.S. Navy F/A-18s provided close air support to Coalition troops in the vicinities of Al Iskandariyah, Hawija, and Mosul. Nine U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. U.S Air Force fighter aircraft also performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors. AFGHANISTAN: Coalition aircraft flew 22 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition and Afghan troops, the parliamentary and provincial election process, and reconstruction activities, and providing presence route patrol. U.S. Air Force A-10s and a B-52 provided close air support to Coalition ground forces in the vicinities of Asadabad, Bagram, Jalalabad, Khowst, Oruzgan, and Worzhanan Kalay. Ten U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, and French Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Royal Air Force fighter aircraft also performed in a non-traditional ISR role. U.S. Air Force C-17s and C-130s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 170 airlift sorties were flown, moving more than 400 short tons of cargo, and about 3,330 passengers. Coalition C-130 crews from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the Republic of Korea flew in support of either OIF or OEF. On Sept. 16, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force tankers flew 36 sorties and offloaded more than 2.1 million pounds of fuel. Weblog LINK |
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AIR SUPPORT ROUNDUP, WAR ON TERROR, 09-15-2005
| IRAQ: Coalition aircraft flew 44 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties Sept. 15 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Coalition aircraft also supported Iraqi and Coalition ground forces operations to create a secure environment for ongoing Transitional National Assembly meetings. U.S. Air Force F-16s performed a strike against buildings used by anti-Iraqi forces in the vicinity of Al Haqlaniyah, expending three GBU-38s and one GBU-12 with successful effects. Additional U.S. Air Force F-16s and Navy F/A-18s and EA-6Bs provided close air support to Coalition troops in the vicinity of Al-Fallujah, Al Ramadi, Balad, Baqubah, and Mosul. Ten U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. U.S Air Force and Royal Air Force fighter aircraft also performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors. AFGHANISTAN: Coalition aircraft flew 23 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition and Afghan troops, the parliamentary and provincial election process, and reconstruction activities, and providing presence route patrol. U.S. Air Force A-10s and a B-52 provided close air support to Coalition troops in the vicinities of Orgun-E and Shkin. Nine U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, and French Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Royal Air Force fighter aircraft also performed in a non-traditional ISR role. U.S. Air Force C-17s and C-130s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 160 airlift sorties were flown, moving nearly 280 short tons of cargo, and more than 3,725 passengers. Coalition C-130 crews from the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea flew in support of either OIF or OEF. On Sept. 14, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, and Singapore Air Force tankers flew 35 sorties and offloaded nearly 2 million pounds of fuel. Weblog LINK |
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AIR SUPPORT ROUNDUP, WAR ON TERROR, 09-14-2005
| IRAQ: Coalition aircraft flew 38 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties Sept. 14 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Coalition aircraft also supported Iraqi and Coalition ground forces operations to create a secure environment for ongoing Transitional National Assembly meetings. U.S. Air Force F-16s provided close air support to Coalition troops in the vicinity of Al Muqdadiyah. Ten U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. U.S Air Force fighter aircraft also performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors. AFGHANISTAN: Coalition aircraft flew 23 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. These missions included support to Coalition and Afghan troops, the parliamentary and provincial election process, and reconstruction activities, and providing presence route patrol. U.S. Air Force A-10s and a B-52 provided close air support to Coalition troops in the vicinities of Carlson, Deh Rawood, Kandahar, and Oruzgan. Nine U.S. Air Force and French Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Royal Air Force fighter aircraft also performed in a non-traditional ISR role. U.S. Air Force C-17s and C-130s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Nearly 170 airlift sorties were flown, moving about 430 short tons of cargo, and more than 4,020 passengers. This included approximately 47,000 pounds of troop re-supply and civic aid airdropped in Southeastern Afghanistan. Coalition C-130 crews from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the Republic of Korea flew in support of either OIF or OEF. On Sept. 13, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, and Singapore Air Force tankers flew 35 sorties and offloaded more than 2 million pounds of fuel. Weblog LINK |
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Sunday, September 18
SCUZBALLS TRY TO SCUTTLE AFGHAN ELECTIONS, WE DON'T LET 'EM
| September 18, 2005 SALERNO , Afghanistan – For the third day in a row, Afghan National Army, Afghan National Police and Coalition forces stymied enemy efforts to disrupt elections as Afghan voters filled polling stations in every province today. Afghan National Police, ANA and Coalition forces detained three suspected enemy fighters in Wardak and Ghanzi provinces; discovered and destroyed more than six improvised explosive devices in Khost, Kunar and Paktika provinces; fought off direct enemy attacks in Khost, Nangarhar and Paktika provinces; and discovered a weapons cache near the forward operating base at Salerno . ANP, ANA and Coalition forces have continued to work diligently to provide security to more than 6,100 polling sites across the nation. “I am not afraid to go and vote. I want to vote. It is how we can fight this terrorism. I want to be able to choose who represents me in our government,” said Saifullah Haqmal, an Afghan student from Khost province. “I think it is important for everyone to participate in the vote for national and local Parliament. This election will bring a bright future for us.” ANA and ANP are on hand to continue to provide election security until the last Afghan votes. Enemy efforts to disrupt the elections have proven to be insignificant well into the voting period with no reports of effective attacks against polling stations in southeastern Afghanistan . “The success of Afghan elections clearly shows how earnestly Afghan people want a truly free and democratic country. These elections are yet another, powerful reminder, among many I have witnessed, that Afghanistan will not be controlled by the Taliban, Al Qaeda, or other enemy forces,” said Army Lt. Col. Michael Fenzel, deputy commanding officer, Regional Command East. “The ANA and ANP have been inspirational in their efforts to pursue democracy today and courageous in their efforts to prevent attacks in the days and weeks leading up to this historic day.” Weblog LINK |
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NAMES OF SUSPECTED SCUZBALLS REVEALED
| September 18, 2005 BASRA, Iraq - In the early hours of Sept. 18, an operation was conducted by Multi National Division - South East in the districts of Al Jameat and Tuninah in Basra. This operation was the result of an ongoing Multi-National Force investigation that identified individuals believed to be responsible for organizing terrorist attacks against Coalition forces, resulting in the deaths of nine members of Coalition forces in the past two months in Basra. The operation resulted in three individuals being detained. Among those arrested are Sheik Ahmed Majid Farttusi and Sayyid Sajjad, known leaders of the Mahdi Militia in Basra. “I am well aware that the people that we have arrested are prominent individuals in Basra,” commented Brigadier John Lorrimer, British Army commander of the 12th Mechanized Brigade in Basra. “But let me make it absolutely clear: we have acted against them as individuals, not as members of any particular organization. As the people of Basra you are entitled to your own religious beliefs and political opinions. Those are not matters for MNF. We will not, however, tolerate terrorism and will act against it whenever we can.” Weblog LINK |
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IRAQ/US TROOPS NAB THREE SUSPECTED SCUZBALLS IN BASRAH
| September 18, 2005 BASRAH, Iraq – Multi-National Division Southeast troops captured three terror suspects during operations early Sept. 18 in Basrah. The operations were in the districts of al Jameat and Tuninah. The division conducted the operations as a result of a Multi-National Force-Iraq investigation that identified the individuals as suspects in terror attacks against Coalition forces. Weblog LINK |
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POLES REBUILD WATER PLANT FOR 30,000 IRAQIS
| September 18, 2005 NAJAF, Iraq – Multi-National Division Central-South Civil-Military Cooperation Soldiers from Poland completed the renovation of a water plant near ad Diwaniyah Sept. 14. The plant serves approximately 30,000 citizens in the town of Sumer, about 15 kilometers north of ad Diwaniyah. The Sumer project follows a similar project in Sarai, 30 kilometers south of ad Diwaniyah. Polish troops installed five new pumps and five electric engines in the Sumer plant. They also provided maintenance to the plant’s generator. In the last two years, Multi-National Division Central-South undertook 2,100 projects. The division repaired water purification, electrical, educational, medical, and administrative facilities benefiting more than 500,000 Iraqis. Weblog LINK |
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TALL AFAR RAID NETS 10 SCUZBALLS, 4 STILL ALIVE, 2 HIDEYHOLES BLOWN UP
| September 18, 2005 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces conducted raids on high-level al-Qaida in Iraq safe houses in the city of Tall Afar Sept. 18, killing numerous terrorists and capturing four. Upon entering the first safe house, Coalition forces were engaged by terrorists employing small arms; Coalition forces returned fire, killing four terrorists and detaining four. Alerted by the firefight, terrorists from a second safe house opened fire on the Coalition forces. After securing the first target, Coalition forces then turned their attention to the second safe house, where they killed two more terrorists. Coalition forces called in close air support to destroy the two terrorist safe houses. Large multiple secondary explosions were seen emanating from the buildings, indicating a large amount of explosives or ammunition were stored somewhere on the premises. Four terrorists were detained during the raid, and Coalition forces came under fire from terrorists in nearby homes. Six terrorists were confirmed killed. Weblog LINK |
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