MOSUL, Iraq - Extremists detonated a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in the village of Qubuq, located 15 km north of Tal’Afar, killing more than 25 Iraqi civilians and injuring dozens more Aug. 6.
The attack occurred in a marketplace a few minutes after 7 a.m., and initial reports indicate approximately 10 buildings were destroyed. Both Iraqi Army and police units assisted the victims. The wounded were evacuated to both Tal’Afar and Mosul for medical treatment.
“This is a heinous attack against the people of Iraq, and another example of the terrorists’ complete disregard for Iraqi lives,” said Maj. Rodger Lemons, operations officer, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
Qubuq is a small village of mixed Sunni and Shi’ite ethnicities. The bombing is currently under investigation.
Coalition Forces are supporting recovery operations and helping Iraqi Security Forces with logistical needs including blankets, water and food.
BAGHDAD — Multiple mortar rounds fell into the al-Baladiat area of asternBaghdad, with several impacting near a gas station as day broke at approximately 6:30 a.m. Aug. 5. Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces quickly responded, talking with local residents in the area confirming that no one was injured from the attack.
As a new month begins in the Iraqi capital, militia and extremist groups continue to launch indirect fire attacks, directly affecting Baghdad communities. Twenty attacks have been launched in the first five days of August, with 12 attacks landing directly into Baghdad residential areas.
“Extremists continue to use indirect fire attacks that hit innocent Iraqis inresidential areas,” said Brig. Gen. John F. Campbell, deputy commanding general for maneuver of the Multi-National Division – Baghdad and the 1st Cavalry Division. “The Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces will continue to seekout and stop those responsible for these attacks.”
Areas affected by extremist indirect fire attacks during the first five days of August
include the al-Masafee, al-Sadiyah and al-Karb-de-Gla areas of theRashid District in southern Baghdad, the al-Baladiat area in the southeastern New Baghdad District and the al-Yarmouk area in western Baghdad’s MansourDistrict.
The perpetrators of these attacks and dozens just like them are only interested in making the populace suffer. They are not freedom fighters but rather bullies looking to ferment violence and gain power by making life miserable for the locals, and garner world opinion that Iraq is a lost cause.
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