Being dubbed the largest air assault in Iraq since 2003, the US military along with Iraqi security forces have launched a major offensive in the town of Samarra which is north of Baghdad. Samarra has become an insurgent stronghold lately and is the site of last months mosque bombing that sparked the "sectarian violence" (the mainstream media's new favorite words) that some said would lead to civil war. That never happened. "Operation Swarmer" consists of about 1,500 soldiers in all, including the Iraqi Army's 1st Brigade, 4th Division, the 101st Airborne Divisions 3rd Brigade Combat Team adn the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. Whew. The assault also involves 200 tactical vehicles and more than 50 aircraft.
"Operation Swarmer" will go on for days according to the military. Bombs, artillery shells, and military uniforms have already been found in the raid. Lets all hope that they can capture as many insurgents as possible and maybe even Zarqawi, however the military isnt saying whether he was believed to be in the area or not. More news should be coming in about this operation throughout the day and I will let you know of any major developments. God Bless our troops.
Source Foxnews
-Brad
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