Racking Up the Terr Dead
American Forces Press Service
As coalition troops approached a Baghdad safe house yesterday, two suspects located in an adjacent courtyard opened fire. Coalition forces returned fire, killing one man and detaining another. Coalition forces then searched the house, detained two more men and found a pistol and a rifle, along with ammunition for both weapons.
The man who was killed was later identified as a retired officer who served in the Iraqi air force under the Saddam Hussein regime, U.S. military officials said.
MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION - NORTH
Two men emplacing improvised explosive devices were killed just south of Hawijah, in the Kirkuk province April 16 by Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. The men were spotted emplacing an IED and two OH-58D Kiowa helicopters engaged the men, killing both.
American Forces Press Service Yesterday, coalition forces in Kunar province were engaged by small-arms fire from an unknown-sized enemy element. They responded with counterbattery artillery fire, killing one insurgent. No coalition injuries were reported in the engagement.
Afghan and coalition forces killed three insurgents in the Chora district of Uruzgan Province today, and acted on a tip to find a weapons cache, military officials reported. The Chora engagement occurred when five insurgents attacked Afghan National Army and coalition forces with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. The Afghan and coalition forces maneuvered and returned fire. No Afghan or coalition forces were injured. [snip]
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