General Says Iraq Operations Have Terrorists on Run

By Carmen L. Gleason | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2007 - Denying the enemy sanctuary is the major capability brought to bear by surge forces in Iraq, a commander in the region said today.

"We do believe the enemy is on the run," said Army Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, Multinational Division Central and 3rd Infantry Division commander, as he spoke with "bloggers" and online journalists. "We've had a good effect; we've killed or captured more than 500 of the enemy in those sanctuaries."