Release A050830a
Coalition forces bomb terrorist safe houses in Husaybah, Karabilah
Multi-National Force-Iraq
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Coalition forces destroyed three terrorist safe houses using precision-guided bombs the morning of Aug. 30.
In the first attack, four bombs were used to destroy a house occupied by terrorists outside of the western Iraqi city of Husaybah.
At approximately 6:20 a.m., two bombs were dropped on a second house in Husaybah, occupied by Abu Islam, a known terrorist. Islam and several other suspected terrorists were killed in that attack.
Intelligence reports indicated several of Islam's associates fled his residence in Husaybah and drove approximately six kilometers southeast to another terrorist safe house in the city of Karabilah.
Around 8:30 a.m., a strike was conducted on the house in Karabilah using two precision-guided bombs. Several terrorists were killed in the strike but exact numbers are not known.
There was little damage to surrounding buildings. Coalition forces take all precautions to minimize collateral damage and prevent the loss of civilian life.
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This release was provided by the Multi-National Force – West Public Affairs Office. For more information, please contact the PAO at mnfwcepaowo@cemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil
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