Release A051028g
Terrorists killed in bombing
Multi-National Force-Iraq
TIKRIT, Iraq -- Terrorists were killed and wounded Oct. 27 after a precision-guided munition was dropped on their location.
The terrorists attacked Soldiers from Task Force 1-15, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division who were on a routine security patrol near Ad Duluiyah.
The patrol reported coming under small arms and rocket propelled grenade fire by anti-Iraqi forces terrorists, who occupied a nearby building.
The Soldiers cordoned and secured the area, and called in the air strike.
Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers provide the local area with security patrols to ensure the safety and well being of the communities, as well as maintaining a strong partnership and presence with Iraqi Police to keep terrorist activities and anti-Coalition attacks at a minimum.
The wounded terrorists were given aid and taken to the Balad hospital by local authorities.
No Coalition forces were wounded in the incident.
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For more information, please contact the 42ND Infantry Division Public Affairs Office 42 ID PAO at fortysecond.id.pao@us.army.MIL.
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