Iraqi Forces kill insurgents during Operation Arrowhead Ripper
Multi-National Force-Iraq
Saturday, 23 June 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070623-11
June 23, 2007
Iraqi Forces kill insurgents during Operation Arrowhead Ripper
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army Forces killed five insurgents near Baqubah June 20 as Iraqi and Coalition Forces continued operations against al-Qaeda and its affiliates.
Iraqi Forces with Coalition Forces present as advisors observed five individuals placing an improvised explosive device near a bridge in the Khatoon district of Baqubah in the early morning hours in violation of the imposed curfew. The Iraqi Forces determined there was hostile intent and engaged the individuals with small arms fire. Iraqi Forces also discovered a second IED nearby.
Explosives experts detonated both IEDs in place with no damage to nearby structures.
Iraqi Forces also detained four other individuals during the operation.
Coalition Forces served as advisors during the operations. No Iraqi or Coalition Forces members were injured during the operation.
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