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| Iraq |
| Joint operation retakes area from extremists |
| 2007-11-11 |
| Operation Broken Hearts, a combined operation focused on restoring order to the Jabella region which was destroyed by recent sectarian violence, began Oct. 31. Operation Broken Hearts lasted for three days, and was conducted by Iraqi Security Forces and Paratroopers from Military Transition Team 0820, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. The ISF conducted raids of extremist locations and worked to establish a neighborhood watch program. During the raids, Iraqi police officers moved into extremist-controlled locations, turning the buildings into front offices for the IPs and allowing the original owners to return. During the raids, the ISF found a large cache containing 25 60mm mortars, one 60mm mortar tube and base plate, eight 80mm mortars, six 120mm mortars, 30 rocket propel grenades, two grenade bodies, three pistols, four batteries, six battery chargers, five radios, one anti-tank mine, and 30 AK 47s. |
| Posted by:Fred |