BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers killed six criminals during nighttime operations in the Shula area in northwest Baghdad May 15.

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), were attacked by criminals using rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire at approximately 6:40 p.m. Soldiers returned fire and killed one criminal.

An aerial weapons team engaged and killed three criminals with a Hellfire missile after witnessing a small-arms fire attack on MND-B Soldiers at approximately 10:15 p.m.

At approximately 11:15 p.m., Soldiers defended themselves and shot and killed two more criminals who attacked with small-arms fire.

“Our Soldiers are trained professionals and will defend themselves with appropriate force,” said Col. Allen Batschelet, chief of staff, Multi-National Division – Baghdad and the 4th Infantry Division.