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Iraqi Special Forces Detains AQI Commander in Khadra
BALAD, Iraq Iraqi Special Operations Forces conducted a raid Oct. 29 in Khadra detaining a suspected al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network leader and three others. The AQI leader is believed to lead four insurgent groups who are suspected of conducting attacks on Iraqi Security Forces and terrorizing local civilians. Coalition Forces believe he and his network are involved in attacks on Iraqi infrastructure and medical facilities, including the burning of Iraqs main drug storehouse which provided medicine to sick citizens. More evidence of AQI's lack of understanding of how to win friends and influence people. Iraqi Special Operations Forces were advised by U.S. Special Forces in the operation to capture the suspected terrorist. During the operation, Iraqi and U.S. Forces came under insurgent fire and responded with proportional return fire. No civilian casualties or damage to property occurred as a result of Iraqi or U.S. action. One U.S. Soldier was injured with non-life threatening injuries during the operation. The Soldier was treated by U.S. medical personnel and returned to duty. Posted by: Glenmore 2007-10-31 |
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