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October 16, 2004
Release Number: 04-10-46
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRAQIS, U.S. FORCES FORM DYNAMIC CORDON AROUND FALLUJAH
FALLUJAH, Iraq - Iraqi special forces and elements of the I Marine Expeditionary Force formed a dynamic cordon around the city, on the morning of Oct. 15, by establishing vehicle control points to disrupt freedom of movement by fleeing anti-Iraqi forces.
The increased security operations opened Oct. 14 with air-delivered, precision strikes on numerous high-value targets to include buildings and armed control points, and an intense artillery bombardment on known insurgent strongholds followed by the ground combat element advance on objectives outside the city.
The increased security operations enhance security and stability in the Fallujah area by disrupting the capabilities of the anti-Iraqi forces.
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