Coalition Forces stop insurgent attacks in northern Iraq

Blackanthem Military News, TIKRIT, Iraq - Coalition Forces conducting routine patrols prevented several insurgent teams from emplacing roadside bombs in Salah ad Din and Diyala provinces Feb. 5.

CF observed multiple insurgent teams planting improvised explosive devices along major roadways in the early evening hours north of Tikrit, near Bayji, in Balad and south of Baqubah. Once they were positively identified as insurgents with the intent to harm CF or other Iraqis, CF engaged the enemy.

Among the 10 insurgents killed that night, three were in Balad, four near Bayji and three near Baqubah. Two were injured just north of Tikrit. The injured insurgents were transported to a CF medical treatment facility. There were no reports of civilian casualties.

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