Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers confiscated several weapons caches and defeated insurgent attacks in southern Baghdad June 15 and 16.
Troops from the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment "Tomahawks," attached to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, operating in East Rashid, seized several caches containing two PKC machineguns, one RPK light machinegun, 11 AK-47s, four RPG launchers, one SVD sniper rifle, 1,500 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and other bomb-making materials. The Soldiers are continuing clearing operations in Dora that began in late May.
In West Rashid, several complex attacks on MND-B forces by extremists were defeated.
Troops from the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment "Vanguards" killed five insurgents after being engaged with small arms and RPG fire in two separate attacks June 14 and 15.
"We will continue our efforts on behalf of the Iraqi people here," said Col. Ricky D. Gibbs, commander of the 4th "Dragon" Brigade Combat Team commander. "Our Soldiers will not be deterred in their mission to provide security and stability to the district."
Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq
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