Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070211-09
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Operations in support of the Baghdad security plan continued in the Rusafa area, as a combined Iraqi Army and coalition task force conducted targeted raids focused on disrupting vehicle-borne improvised explosive device networks Feb.11.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army, the 4th Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army and 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division are engaged in the operation.The government of Iraq requested coalition support to enter this area and address the emerging threat of car bombs, a frequent killer of Iraqi citizens.
“Our mission is to clear areas in Rusafa specifically focusing on the VBIED networks,” said Lt. Col. Joseph Davidson, a Congers, N.Y., native and executive officer for the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
One suspect with a fake identification card has been detained. This operation is one of many ongoing efforts designed to attack the construction and assembly sites for car bombs.
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