Operation
The operation started on 30 November 2005. During the campaign, Iraqi and American soldiers used specialized explosive charges to clear paths through routes in which roadside bombs were believed to have been heavily planted. Some secondary explosions caused by hidden mines or bombs were observed, and one anti-personnel mine was found. An Iraqi commander from 2nd Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division and a local sheikh spoke to a group of citizens, explaining the purpose of the operation, and addressed the citizens' concerns. Air strikes, and lethal force, were not used during the military undertaking. The operation was concluded on 3 December 2005.
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