Weapons found after aerial engagement
By Multi-National Division - Baghdad PAO
Mar 27, 2008 - 12:26:31 PM
Blackanthem Military News
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| An explosively formed penetrator lays were it was found in Shurta, Iraq, by Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. The device was found after a MND-B Air Weapons Team fired on a group of men positively identified as carrying AK-47s and rocket propelled grenade launcher. Three explosively formed penetrators, 10 AK-47 assault rifles, four rocket-propelled grenades and two PKC machine guns were also found. (U.S. Army photo) |
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers detained two suspected criminals and seized weapons after a recent operation in West Rashid.
MND-B forces conducted an aerial engagement in support of a combat clearing operation in Shurta where six individuals were killed.
The Air Weapons Team supported the Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, who were under fire in Shurta when they positively identified six men armed with AK-47 assault rifles.
The Soldiers were attacked by small-arms fire. The Soldiers returned fire, and the suspected criminals fled to a house.
"The troops were part of a deliberate operation to clear West Rashid of criminals," said Maj. Peter Lind, Task Force Dragon's chief of operations. "This wasn't retaliation for anything, but a reaction to suspected criminals trying to ambush our forces."
Two suspected criminals were wounded and taken to a Coalition forces medical treatment facility.
The Soldiers also found 10 AK-47 assault rifles, three PKC machine guns, three explosively formed penetrators and four RPGs with warheads at the scene.
One EFP was reported to be inside the residence and aimed at a nearby road. Explosive ordnance disposal personnel safely destroyed the munitions on site.
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| Four AK-47s lie scattered on the ground after a Multi-National Division - Baghdad Air Weapons Team opened fire on a group of men armed with AK-47 assault rifles and rocket propelled grenades in Shurta. Three explosively formed penetrators, 10 AK-47 assault rifles, four rocket propelled grenades and two PKC machine guns were also found. (U.S. Army photo) |
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| A PKC machine gun rests against a wall after a Multi-National Division - Baghdad Air Weapons Team fired on a group of men positively identified with AK-47 assault rifles, rocket propelled grenades launchers appearing to set an ambush for Coalition forces. (U.S. Army photo) |
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| A PKC machine gun lays sprawled on the ground after a Multi-National Division - Baghdad Air Weapons Team fired on a group of men positively identified with AK-47 assault rifles, rocket propelled grenade launchers appearing to set an ambush for Coalition forces. (U.S. Army photo) |
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| A rocket propelled grenade launcher lies on the ground after a Multi-National Division - Baghdad Air Weapons Team engaged a group of men carrying assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and PKC machine guns in Shurta. An investigation of the scene revealed found 10 AK-47 assault rifles, three PKC machine guns, three explosively formed penetrators and four RPGs with warheads. (U.S. Army photo) |
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