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Press Release A080103c
January 3, 2008
Coalition forces kill al-Qaeda in Iraq leader (Baghdad)
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed a terrorist leader and two other terrorists during operations on December 28th to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq networks operating near the capital city.
During the operation, Coalition forces targeted Muhammad Khalil Ibrahim, the deputy military leader for the al-Qaeda in Iraq network operating south of Baghdad. Ibrahim was a key planner in numerous attacks against Coalition forces operating in the Mahmudiyah area, and was also involved in the facilitation of foreign terrorists and weapons. Also, Ibrahim and other senior al-Qaeda members were allegedly planning to conduct a large-scale attack against Coalition forces in the near future.
Intelligence reports led Coalition forces to a location in Mahmudiyah where Ibrahim was believed to be operating. Coalition forces confirmed his presence and supporting aircraft engaged the time-sensitive target. Once the area was secure, the ground force assessed that three terrorists were killed in the strike, to include Ibrahim. The two other terrorists were assessed to be leaders associated with the terrorist network in Iskandariyah. The ground force also discovered a machine gun, a suicide vest and several grenades in Ibrahim’s vehicle.
“This was a dangerous terrorist who will never again harm innocent Iraqis or the security forces that protect them,” said Maj. Anton Alston, MNF-I spokesman. “We will continue to relentless pursue terrorist leaders, like Ibrahim, who threaten our forces and attempt to deny the Iraqi people a future of their choice.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080103-07
January 3, 2008
MND-B Soldiers find EFPs in Aamel
4th IBCT Public Affairs
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers found an explosivelyformed penetrator cache during a cordon and search operation in West Rashid Dec. 28.
“Black Lions” from Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Dragon, found three EFPs filled with explosives, and six more ready for assembly while searching a residence in Aamel.
Explosive ordnance disposal personnel safely removed the munitions to a Coalition Forces’ base for destruction.
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Sounds like the good guys are doing great things.
Prayers continued for our troops.