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Sunday, 11 March 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070311-09
March 11, 2007

Iraqi Forces target insurgent training network, capture nine
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

Baghdad – Special Iraqi Army Forces captured nine suspected insurgents during
operations with Coalition advisers March 11 in Abaychi.

The operation targeted an insurgent network believed responsible for providing weapons and tactics training to
insurgents, foreign fighters and terrorists in the Tarmiyah area of Salah ad Din Province.

The network reportedly trains insurgents and terrorists from Ansar al Sunna, Al
Qaeda in Iraq and other insurgent groups participating in sectarian attacks against Iraqi
civilians or attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition force members. The group
reportedly relies heavily on Former Regime Elements to conduct and facilitate the
training.

Iraqi Forces targeted the network’s leadership, trainers, financiers and
weapons suppliers. Insurgents are allegedly trained in emplacing improvised explosive
devices, direct attacks and kidnapping and murder actions.

The network reportedly provides training on using and employing the SA-7 antiaircraft
missile.

Iraqi Forces detained nine additional suspects for further questioning. Iraqi Forces captured the suspects during multiple, simultaneous raids against several objectives in Abaychi.

During entry into one objective, ground forces came under small arms fire from
the roof-top of a nearby building. Iraqi Forces identified one hostile fighter firing at
ground forces and engaged the threat with well-aimed fire, killing the gunman. Another
hostile fighter firing at ground forces was wounded by Iraqi Forces. An Iraqi female with
a leg wound and the hostile fighter were treated by Coalition force medics.

During movement to another objective, a supporting Coalition force aircraft
observed several individuals moving to gain a tactical advantage over the Iraqi and
Coalition ground forces. The group established a possible ambush position and
disregarded several warnings from ground forces to leave the area. The group
remained in position, displaying clear hostile intent against ground forces, despite
several warning shots. The group, an immediate threat to ground forces, was engaged
by a Coalition force aircraft, resulting in six killed.

There were no Iraqi Forces or Coalition force casualties.

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