Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070109-02
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Early today Iraqi Army and coalition forces began a joint operation in Taleel Square.
Soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division with support from Coalition forces are conducting targeted raids to capture multiple targets, disrupt insurgent activity and restore Iraqi Security Forces control of North Haifa Street, said Lt. Col. Scott Bleichwehl, spokesperson for Multi-National Division Baghdad.
“This area has been subject to insurgent activity which has repeatedly disrupted Iraqi Security Force operations in central Baghdad,” said Bleichwehl.
Joint forces reported receiving small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenade and indirect fire attacks during the operation.
The targeted raids have successfully resulted in three arrests this morning. The operation is currently ongoing.
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