Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20061229-01
Multi-National Division – North PAO
KIRKUK, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one insurgent and captured seven others during operations to prevent the placement of improvised explosive devices near the village of Al Safar in the western Kirkuk province Dec 26.
Coalition Forces observed the insurgents emplacing the IED along a well traveled route and engaged the insurgents with air delivered precision-guided munitions. Coalition Forces then pursued the enemy to a building where several of the insurgents had fled.
During a search of the building, Coalition Forces detained seven individuals and found several weapons, several magazines with ammunition, and materials used to make improvised explosive devices.
There were no civilian casualties and no Coalition casualties.
Coalition Forces continue to conduct partnered operations with Iraqi Security Forces to eliminate the IED threat for the safety of all citizens in the province.
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