DIYALA, Iraq – 5th Iraqi Army Division partnered with Coalition Forces conducted an air assault into the town of Gobia to restore essential services to Khalis, Aug. 27.
The pre-dawn assault, involving several hundred Iraqi and Coalition Forces, defeated numerous small-arms attacks throughout the day resulting in a combined 13 insurgents killed.
CF attack helicopters and close air support supported the ground forces, killing 20 more.
The objective of the mission was to open the spillway, which regulates water flow to the town of Khalis, restoring the essential service of water.
The action by the IA and CF termed “Operation Church” also netted three caches containing 150 lbs of home-made explosives, two 130mm rounds, a ZU-23 with 2,000 rounds, a rocket-propelled grenade with eight rounds, a PKC, and seven AK-47s.
Three detainees were captured at one of the cache sites and water is currently flowing unimpeded to Khalis.
Iraqi Units in the lead and stepping up to restore needed and strategic services to the residents of Iraqi towns. Just last year we would have never have heard of actions like this taking place, however, that is not to say they didn't occur: they just didn't occur with the frequency they are now.
As Iraqi Military units and civilians across the country step up and begin working with the US to oust the insurgent groups hiding amoung them the country returns to normal. Earlier today it was announced that the Parliament had come to an agreement on the Oil Regulations and Payments. This type of progress could only be achieved with the local governments returnning to their regular functins and providing security and services.
This is progress and this is victory.
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