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Iraq
Baghdad and environs excitements
2015-04-28
IA kills 65 terrorists, dismantles 84 IEDs for the 12th day in al-Karma, says BoC

[IraqiNews.com] Baghdad Operations Command announced Sunday, that 65 bully boyz have been killed and 84 improvised bombs (IEDs) were dismantled on the 12th day of the operation 'Fajr al-Karma' which aims to liberate the district of al-Karma and its surroundings.

Baghdad Operations Command said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, "Baghdad Operations forces, with direct and filed supervision from the commander of Baghdad Operations, had carried out counter operations against terrorists' sites to liberate the rest of al-Karma and its surroundings for the 12th day in a row; as a part of the operation 'Fajr al-Karma.'"

"The army forces managed to kill 65 Lions of Islam and dismantle 84 IEDs, in addition to destroying twelve of the enemy's shelters and treating 18 booby-trapped houses," the statement also read.

Army kills 44 terrorists, removes 45 IEDs in al-Karma district, says BoC

[IraqiNews.com] On Monday, Baghdad Operations Command Announced, That 44 Terrorists Have Been Killed And 45 Ieds Were Dismantled On The 13th Day Of The Army’s Operation ‘fajr Al-Karma’ In The District Of Al-Karma And Its Surrounding Areas.

baghdad Operations Said In A Statement Received By Iraqinews.Com, “security Forces Continued Advancing To Liberate The Rest Of Al-Karma And Its Surrounding Areas And Managed To Inflict Heavy Losses Upon The Terrorists’ Ranks In The District,” Noting That, “the Forces Managed To Kill 44 Terrorists And Dismantle 45 Improvised Explosive Devices As Part Of The Operation Fajr Al-Karma.”

“The security operations also resulted in destroying 9 shelters for the enemy and the seizure of 5 Katyusha rockets, in addition to destroying two vehicles that had carried explosives and 5 other vehicles that were carrying machine-guns," the statement added.

We have 7 F16 fighter jets in USA says Iraq Defense Minister

[IraqiNews.com] Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi announced on Sunday, that Iraq possesses seven F16 fighter jets in the United States, while pointed out that Iraq does not own the proper bases to receive those fighter jets.

Obeidi said in press statements followed by IraqiNews.com, "Iraq has seven F16 Fighter jets in Arizona, United States," noting that, "The Iraqi flag is on them."

Al-Obeidi continued, "The reason for the delay in receiving these jets is that we don't have suitable bases to have them," adding that, "The company responsible for securing the base was available, but after the recent events in Mosul, it pulled out of the country.”

Security forces close Republic Bridge, all roads leading to Baghdad’s Green Zone

[IraqiNews.com] On Monday, security forces closed the Republic Bridge and the roads leading to Baghdad's Green Zone on the back of the exit of dozens of Speicher victims' relatives from Tahrir

IraqiNews news hound said, "This morning, security forces took strict measures in the vicinity of the Green Zone in central Baghdad by closing the Republic Bridge and the roads leading to that area."

He added that these measures were taken on the back of the exit of the relatives of Camp Speicher massacre victims from the area of Tahrir Square in central Baghdad.
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