Two Terrorists Killed During Early Morning Raid in Baghdad

MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
PRESS RELEASE A06129b

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Forces killed two terrorists and detained two others during a raid against al-Qaida terrorists Friday morning in Baghdad.

While moving toward the targeted building, Coalition Forces encountered two armed men who had exited nearby buildings. Coalition forces assessed the two armed men as an immediate threat and engaged them. Both armed men were wounded.

Coalition Forces immediately rendered first aid and transported the two men to a nearby medical facility. Upon further investigation, Coalition Forces determined the men were local nationals. The two men are currently in stable condition.

Additional friendly forces performing security outside the targeted building were confronted by two armed terrorists during the raid. The terrorists began maneuvering toward Coalition Forces despite the ground troops’ repeated attempts to halt the men. The terrorists were non-compliant and continued to maneuver toward the Coalition Forces who engaged, killing the two armed terrorists.

Ground forces entered the targeted building and found a weapons cache consisting of AK-47s which was seized. Two suspected terrorists were also detained during the raid.

Military operations are inherently high risk, and Coalition Forces employ every effort to reduce the risk to civilians. Coalition Forces regret the injuries the local nationals sustained.