By NNN-KUNA
Baghdad : The Multi-National Forces have executed aerial bombardment of Al-Qaeda positions in Arab Jabour, south of Baghdad, the MNF said in a statement.
The assault, on Sunday, targeted suspected Al-Qaeda safe havens and arms depots, the statement said Tuesday.
More than 30 targets were destroyed with 35 bombs of a total weight of 19, 000 tons, in the operation, part of the country-wide “Operation Phantom Phoenix.”
“The air raid targeted weapons depots to limit Al-Qaeda reinforcement resources,” said Colonel Terry Ferrell of the MNF Third Infantry Battalion.
The operation was carried out with F-18 fighter jets along with B1 bombers, with participation of foot and marine forces.
The raid follows the Jan 10 air strikes in the same region that hit a total of 99 targets.