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Eight killed in clashes with Al-Qaeda in northern Baghdad
(KUNA) -- Coalition forces killed four "terrorists" this morning while targeting Al-Qaeda in the Iraqi area of Al-Taji, northern Baghdad, said the Multi-National Forces in Iraq (MNF-I) in a statement Thursday.The forces targeted the location based on intelligence reports that indicated associates with Al-Qaeda's deadly vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices network were present at the location, the statement added. Ground forces were searching buildings at the targeted location when they came under heavy small arms fire from one of the buildings. Coalition forces returned fire and engaged the armed terrorists, the statement said. Despite efforts to subdue the armed terrorists, coalition forces continued to receive enemy fire. Coalition forces used appropriate escalation of force to react to the perceived threat and called for close air support, killing four armed terrorists, it added. According to the statement, MNF-I believe that two women and two children were also killed during the strike. "Unfortunately, Al-Qaeda in Iraq continues to use women and children in their illegal activities," said Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. "Al Qaeda continues to demonstrate they do not care about the future of Iraq, and we will continue to target all terrorists in Iraq regardless of their titles or positions within the community". Posted by: Fred 2007-04-27 |
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