Roggio’s Iraq Report: On the Offensive In The Belts
Iraqi and Coalition forces remain on the offensive in the Baghdad Belts of eastern Anbar province, northern Babil and Diyala, as the bulk of the major suicide and bombing attacks have shifted to the northern regions of Iraq. Kirkuk has seen a massive suicide attack during the past week, while insurgents targeted two bridges in western Anbar province, where U.S. and Iraqi forces have launched a multi-brigade operation.
Diyala
Arrowhead Ripper in the provincial capital of Baqubah has now expanded into the eastern sector of the city, called Old Baqubah. The eastern portion of Baqubah has been cordoned, and Iraqi and U.S. forces are conducting “a deliberate, house-to-house search there for al-Qaida operatives.” Multinational Forces Iraq reported that 67 insurgents have been killed, 253 captured and 151 improvised explosive devices and 24 booby-trapped buildings have been dismantled since Arrowhead Ripper began in Baqubah. Iraq’s Ministry of Defense reported 67 insurgents have been killed and 50 captured during ongoing operations throughout Diyala province.
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Good stuff. The report mentions the use of the Excalibur round. First time that I’ve heard it mentioned in any field report. Anyone interested in more info on Excalibur
can go to this link:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m982-155.htm
And for you libtrads out there that are always accusing the military of collateral damage, this article shows why you are full of shit.
July 20th, 2007 at 6:55 amWow excalibur is being used in the field now. Saw this bad boy in action once during training. Looks to be highly accurate and a giant range too, fast loading. I feel sorry for whoever is the target of this thing. All i have to say is set it and forget it! sounds like that chicken maker infomercial, guess we’re cooking Jihadis
July 20th, 2007 at 7:14 am