The month of January marks a change of tactics in Iraq not only in regards to the much touted “Troop Surge,” but also in direct action on the ground. The militias have been put on notice and are under the gun—-while the hunt for Al Qaeda in Iraq has been ramped up.
Now, in light of the coalition regaining the initiative, the battle damage assessments are starting to roll in.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2007 – U.S. and Iraqi forces killed 100 terrorists, detained 50, and dismantled a large terrorist group in January during Operation Turki Bowl, the senior U.S. Army officer in Iraq’s Diyala province said yesterday.The operation, conducted from Jan. 4 to 13, occurred south of Balad Ruz in the Turki Village, Tuwilla and 30 Tamuz areas of the province. During the operation, U.S. Army and Iraqi soldiers isolated and defeated a terrorist group known as “The Council,†Col. David W. Sutherland, commander of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, told reporters via satellite connection from a news conference in Iraq.
Read the whole thing here.
This is more great news that is being completely ignored by the media.
Go figure.
(H/T Free Republic)
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