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| On-going operations to stabilize the situation in Mosul and northern Iraq |
| 2004-11-14 |
| Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) continue operations to root out remaining pockets of anti-Iraqi force resistance and return stability to northern Iraq. Three days ago, a number of groups ranging in size from 15-50 AIF insurgents moved through the city conducting attacks on police stations, Iraqi government facilities and other fixed sites. During this time the fighting was intense, but together with the Iraqi National Guard and Multi-National Forces, many of the insurgents were defeated. Sporadic fighting followed on Friday and Saturday. Despite reports from satellite channels in the region, Multi-National Forces have not withdrawn from Mosul and the local Iraqi Government, led by Governor Duraid Kashmoula, is clearly in control. During an interview last night with Arab satellite channel Alhurra, Brig. Gen. Carter F. Ham said the situation is improving as Iraqi Police return to work and the ING remain strong conducting operations in the area. During operations to root out the small remaining pockets of resistance, Multi-National Forces conducted a cordon and search in central Mosul and detained insurgents wanted for planning and conducting attacks against Iraqi Security and Multi-National Forces in Mosul. The suspects are in custody with no injuries reported during the operation. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search operation in the west Mosul marketplace of Al Ma'ash and detained three terrorists wanted for planning and conducting anti-Iraqi activities in that area. The suspects are in custody with no injuries reported during the operation. Soldiers from the 276th Engineer Battalion killed three insurgents during their operation to guard a southern bridge in Mosul. During the operation, insurgents attacked Soldiers with small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire from a nearby building on the west bank of the Tigris River. Soldiers quickly returned fire eliminating the threat. One soldier was slightly wounded and later returned to duty. Iraqi Security forces and MNF have always retained control of Mosul bridges. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment and ING soldiers were attacked with small arms fire in the neighborhood of Al Thubat. 3-21 Soldiers along with the ING maneuvered in the direction of contact eliminating the threat. No U.S. or ING soldiers were injured during the operation. Comparisons made between Fallujah and Mosul are inaccurate. Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National Forces move in and out of every neighborhood in Mosul. Only a small number of terrorists are operating in the city of over 2 million and resistance is sporadic. Joint operations between the ISF and MNF will continue as necessary to maintain law and order. |
| Posted by:Anonymoose |
| #2 Shipman: they always do...because the Western media allows them to... |
| Posted by: RMcLeod 2004-11-14 10:18:49 PM |
| #1 Sounds like the bad guys did a pretty damn good propaganda offensive. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-11-14 1:31:12 PM |