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Iraq |
Coalition forces target al-Qaeda safe house; 7 killed (Muqdadiya) |
2008-01-04 |
During the operation this morning, the terrorists were positively identified at a known al-Qaeda in Iraq safe-house. Coalition forces directed a precision air strike and assessed two terrorists were killed in the operation. Later in the day, Coalition forces positively identified terrorists involved in the same terrorist group operating in the region, and Coalition forces directed a second air strike killing an additional five terrorists. “Al Qaeda remains a threat to the safety and security of the Iraqi people,” said Cmdr. Ed Buclatin, MNF-I spokesman. “We will continue to strike the al Qaeda networks that are responsible for conducting heinous attacks against the Iraqi people.” |
Posted by:Fred |