Published: September 06, 2005
One Soldier dead, 14 Terrorists Killed and Captured in Northern Iraq
A Task Force Freedom Soldier died in Tal Afar when the vehicle he was in was struck by an improvised explosive device.
The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
In a separate action, Tal Afar Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed three terrorists after receiving small arms fire.
In Mosul, Task Force Freedom detained 11 terrorists Sept. 5 in multiple operations in northern Iraq.
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in northeastern Mosul.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity during another raid in western Mosul.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in southeastern Mosul Monday.
Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq