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Security operations continue to net
gains in Mosul area
MOSUL, Iraq -- Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces
from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat
Team), detained 22 suspected terrorists during operations in
northern Iraq March 18.
Troops from 22nd Battalion, 6th Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force
detained 15 people suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon
and search operation in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with
no ISF injuries reported.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained
10 people suspected of terrorist activity during a raid southeast of
Mosul. Multi-National Force Soldiers also detained eight people
suspected of terrorist activity during another raid south of Mosul.
Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Troops from 102nd Battalion, 22nd Brigade Iraqi Army, detained three
people after they were attacked by terrorists during a cordon and
search operation southeast of Mosul. Troops from 104th Battalion,
23rd Brigade Iraqi Army also detained an individual suspected of
terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern
Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.
TEXT PROVIDED BY THE
TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL BRIGADE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT
ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL
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