Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080411-07
April 11, 2008

UAV destroys mortar position, kills 6
Multi-National Division South East PAO

BASRA – A Coalition forces unmanned aerial vehicle engaged a group of criminals firing mortars at Iraqi Security Forces at around 2:30 a.m. on April 11 killing six and injuring one. 

The criminals were observed in the Hyanniyah district of Basra by a Coalition aircraft and positively identified as an active mortar team. An air strike was called in to attack their position and neutralize the weapon.  

This is part of the ongoing support provided by Coalition forces to Iraqi Security Forces to assist in combating the destabilizing criminal elements in Basra which seek to undermine the authority of the legitimate government of Iraq.

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FOR QUERIES, CONTACT MAJOR TOM HOLLOWAY, MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – SOUTHEAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS BY PHONE AT:  SATELLITE PHONE 00870 7636 46748.