NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 16, 2004
Release Number: 04-11-57
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS CONTINUE AIMED AT INCREASING SECURITY IN MOSUL
MOSUL, Iraq - Iraqi Security Forces and Multinational forces from the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) continued offensive operations in Mosul today.
These operations are targeting isolated pockets of insurgent fighters that continue to operate in the city.
Ninevah Provincial governor, Duraid Kashmoula, announced that all bridges in the city are closed to civilian vehicle and pedestrian traffic. A curfew is in place from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice.
For more information contact the TF Olympia public affairs office at paul.hastings@tfo.c1.army.mil.
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