View Full Version : Good News: 7 US Hostages Rescued in Khobar
MetalBoy
05-29-2004, 10:10 PM
I just saw on FOX News the Saudi ambassador to the US said that Saudi securtity forces have rescued 7 American nationals in the Khobar complex. 2 are wounded while the others are ok. A big thank you to the Saudi Counter Terrorism forces!!! woot woot
seruriermarshal
05-29-2004, 10:13 PM
Thank you my friend MetalBoy , God bless .
woot woot woot
n4292936
05-29-2004, 11:39 PM
:D good work... only don't assume that it was definitely the Saudis. They don't have the most ****hot record for hostage rescue.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40213000/jpg/_40213715_troopsap203index.jpg
seruriermarshal
05-29-2004, 11:48 PM
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40213000/jpg/_40213715_troopsap203index.jpg
What's story with this photo ?
n4292936
05-29-2004, 11:54 PM
Contents of an e-mail sent from Ex-pats in Saudi to my parents who still have friends there:
Dear Nancy, Lisa and all,
We're thankful that our daughter Deanna, Rick and their kids moved from the Oasis compound to Bahrain several months ago. They arrived in the States a couple of days ago in preparation for daughter Erica's high school graduation. This morning, they called friends at the Oasis and were told that there were no fatalities among their friends, but one woman they knew has been hospitalized. No other information.
My prayers are with everyone there and for all the families that are hurting or frightened. The news is not getting better as the day progresses.
Peace,
Judy
seruriermarshal
05-30-2004, 12:04 AM
Contents of an e-mail sent from Ex-pats in Saudi to my parents who still have friends there:
Dear Nancy, Lisa and all,
We're thankful that our daughter Deanna, Rick and their kids moved from the Oasis compound to Bahrain several months ago. They arrived in the States a couple of days ago in preparation for daughter Erica's high school graduation. This morning, they called friends at the Oasis and were told that there were no fatalities among their friends, but one woman they knew has been hospitalized. No other information.
My prayers are with everyone there and for all the families that are hurting or frightened. The news is not getting better as the day progresses.
Peace,
Judy
God bless .
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40213000/jpg/_40213715_troopsap203index.jpg
What's story with this photo ?
saudi forces infiltrating the compound.
MetalBoy
05-30-2004, 01:26 AM
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40213000/jpg/_40213715_troopsap203index.jpg
What's story with this photo ?
saudi forces infiltrating the compound.
Yeah saw that video. By the way they handled themselves I'd say they have some counter terrorist training. Good luck to them, and may Allah protect them!
n4292936
05-30-2004, 01:34 AM
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Yeah saw that video. By the way they handled themselves I'd say they have some counter terrorist training. Good luck to them, and may Allah protect them![/quote]
Damn right, lets all say it together now! Allah Ahkbar! Can I get a "hell ya!" :lol:
MetalBoy
05-30-2004, 01:43 AM
From FOX News:
Official: Gunmen in Khobar Attacks Arrested
That's all it says for now. Looks like Allah was with them! woot woot
Let's just pray that all the hostages are safe at this hour.
MetalBoy
05-30-2004, 01:49 AM
More Good News woot :
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia - Dozens of American, European and other hostages were released Sunday, and a gunmen believed to be the lead Islamic militant holding them was arrested, a Saudi security official said, adding that two other gunmen were "in the process of being arrested."
The security official would not comment on the whereabouts or conditions of the hostages, saying only: "It has ended. One has been arrested and two are in the process of being arrested — they are surrounded."
A soldier on the scene said that seven gunmen had been arrested. When told that security officials were saying two were not yet in custody, he said they were on two floors that troops had not yet reached.
Neither the soldier nor the security official would comment further, with the security official saying the Saudi Interior Ministry would issue a statement on the resolution later.
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 05:46 AM
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40213000/jpg/_40213715_troopsap203index.jpg
They can't do fast rope insertions... :roll: :|
Bye.
mack pl
05-30-2004, 06:03 AM
Good news woot
RIP for dead hostages :(
Respect for Saudis SF :)
Gordon
05-30-2004, 06:25 AM
:D good work... only don't assume that it was definitely the Saudis. They don't have the most ****hot record for hostage rescue.
Yeh ... it must have been Delta.
They can't do fast rope insertions...
Well, maybe it wasn't necessary.
Good news though, fairplay.
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 06:49 AM
Well, maybe it wasn't necessary.
Good news though, fairplay.
I don't believe.
Fast rope is more fast and more secure for the chopter.
Bye.
Well, maybe it wasn't necessary.
Good news though, fairplay.
I don't believe.
Fast rope is more fast and more secure for the chopter.
Bye.
VultureIT, why don't you send your insight to the responsible Saudi minister.
HRH Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz is the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation, and Inspector General.
Royal Court, Riyadh Tel: 1-402 4600
Just a short message on their poor style and a few pics of correct fastroping might be sufficient.
mocking_loudly_died
05-30-2004, 07:14 AM
Well, maybe it wasn't necessary.
Good news though, fairplay.
I don't believe.
Fast rope is more fast and more secure for the chopter.
Bye.
And your background and expertise spans from?.....
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 07:25 AM
This is only my opinion...
Anyway not all special forces are really to the top, see egyptian special forces in 1985...
Bye.
mocking_loudly_died
05-30-2004, 07:31 AM
This is only my opinion...
Anyway not all special forces are really to the top, see egyptian special forces in 1985...
Bye.
ah huh.
Another member of the 101st chairbourne commandos – welcome aboard and regale us with more useful tidbits; while I carve out a statue to those that previously gave their lives tapping away on a keyboard then falling to chronic ****headtitus.
Lest we forget.
Saudi troops free 25 hostages, kidnappers cut throats of nine
AL-KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (AFP) - Elite Saudi security forces rescued 25 hostages held by four suspected Al-Qaeda extremists but nine others were murdered during a violent overnight standoff with police, a survivor said.
Jordanian computer engineer Nijar Hijazin said he was among the hostages who were pulled from the ceiling of the residential compound after helicopter-borne troops raided the building to end the 24-hour siege.
He said seven Asians, a Swede and an Italian had their throats slit during the night, after the extremist kidnappers earlier killed at least 10 people including foreigners in an armed rampage through this Saudi oil city.
"The nine had their throats cut by the kidnappers when they tried to escape at night by the stairs," said Hijazin, who added that he was pulled from the roof of the compound after the Saudi troops attacked around dawn.
The Saudi ambassador in Washington said seven US hostages had been rescued. "Two are wounded and five are all right," Prince Bandar bin Sultan told Fox television.
The Swedish foreign ministry said it had information from Saudi officials that a Swede might be among the fatalities, while Philippine ambassador Bahnarim Guinomla told DZBB radio in Manila that three Filipinos were reported killed and three wounded.
Eight hostages were set free Saturday night and some 60 residents had been evacuated from the sprawling walled compound in armored vehicles and ambulances.
Shooting was heard inside the apartments after helicopters landed some 40 troops on the roof amid loud gunfire from automatic weapons just before 5:30 a.m. (0230 GMT). Shots also rang out throughout the night.
Security forces killed two hostages-takers and captured the other two during the rescue, an employee at The Oasis housing compound told AFP, in the absence of any official toll from the authorities.
"Two were killed and two captured," said the man who asked not to be identified. This information could not be immediately verified.
Al-Arabiya television reported the leader of the militants had been captured, although there was no official confirmation.
A statement purported to be from Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the Al-Khobar carnage, although its authenticity could not be confirmed.
The assailants initially attacked the building of the Arab Petroleum Investment Corp (Apicorp) and a "Petroleum Center" where oil firms have offices on Saturday.
An American was among the estimated 10 dead, prompting the US embassy to renew a call it made in mid-April for US citizens to leave Saudi Arabia.
Accounts by various sources on the ground and diplomats suggested the death toll from the initial attack was higher than 10.
The British government confirmed that one Briton, Michael Hamilton, had been killed in Saturday's violence. London newspapers reported that his body was dragged for over a mile (well over a kilometre) behind a car.
London also warned that terrorists might be in the final stages of planning further attacks in Saudi Arabia.
"We continue to believe that terrorists remain determined to carry out further attacks in Saudi Arabia, and that these may be in the final stages of preparation," the Foreign Office said, advising against all but essential travel to the kingdom.
Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz said around 10 Saudis and foreigners were killed in Saturday's attacks, the latest in a wave of terror which has swept Saudi Arabia in the past year, leaving some 65 people dead and hundreds injured.
It was the second time in less than a month that presumed followers of Saudi-born extremist and Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden (news - web sites) had struck at oil-linked installations and Westerners.
The attacks came just four weeks after another shooting rampage against Western oil workers in the Red Sea port of Yanbu on May 1, in which two Americans, two Britons and an Australian died.
A seventh Western expatriate -- a German caterer with the Saudi national carrier -- was shot dead in the capital Riyadh on May 22.
Prince Bandar vowed that the Al-Khobar attack would not deter the world's top crude oil exporter from keeping its promise to increase production, a message intended to reassure oil markets where prices are hovering near record highs.
"Saudi Arabia has made a commitment to the world and to our friends in America, and we will keep it regardless of those who object to it, particularly those terrorists," he said.
"The terrorists' goal is to disrupt the Saudi economy and destabilize our country. But they will not succeed. With every desperate act of violence, our effort and resolve to destroy the terrorists only grows."
An email statement signed by the "Al-Qaeda Organization in the Arabian Peninsula" claimed responsibility for the violence and praised the attackers as "an honorable example of Muslim youth".
"The heroic mujahedeen in the Jerusalem Squad were able, by the grace of God, to raid the locations of American companies ... specializing in oil and exploration activities and which are plundering the Muslims' resources," it said.
"They have so far managed to kill or wound a number of crusaders, God's enemies."
Al-Qaeda and affiliates have often claimed responsibility in similar statements for the past year's campaign of terror and the network's chief in Saudi Arabia, Abdul Aziz al-Muqrin, also purportedly said an Al-Qaeda cell carried out the Yanbu attack.
Muqrin tops the US list of most-wanted terror suspects, which has dropped to 18 since it was released amid a massive crackdown on suspected Al-Qaeda sympathizers."
Pook2
05-30-2004, 09:34 AM
Who cares how they did it, they got the job done. Much respect is to be shown for the Saudi Special Forces, especially to the helicopter pilot who maneuvered that CH46 onto that small roof and kept it in a reverse tilt while offloading those troops. Seems very professional to me.
moughoun
05-30-2004, 09:37 AM
Who cares how they did it, they got the job done. Much respect is to be shown for the Saudi Special Forces, especially to the helicopter pilot who maneuvered that CH46 onto that small roof and kept it in a reverse tilt while offloading those troops. Seems very professional to me.
Have to totally agree on that, the pilot did a a superb job
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 09:42 AM
Who cares how they did it, they got the job done. Much respect is to be shown for the Saudi Special Forces, especially to the helicopter pilot who maneuvered that CH46 onto that small roof and kept it in a reverse tilt while offloading those troops. Seems very professional to me.
Have to totally agree on that, the pilot did a a superb job
Yeah, i agree with you.
Bye.
anonymous individual
05-30-2004, 09:53 AM
I am so glad that the ordeal is over and the hostages are alright.
ChuckThunder
05-30-2004, 11:21 AM
Well, maybe it wasn't necessary.
Good news though, fairplay.
I don't believe.
Fast rope is more fast and more secure for the chopter.
Bye.
Nothing is faster than unloading when on the deck.
usa320
05-30-2004, 12:23 PM
Definately a successful operation. Its a shame 9 hostages were killed, but the rest were freed, 2 terrorists were killed, and many were arrested. Definately could have been far worse.
Indeed, the chopper pilot did an awesome job. The Saudi Air Force is among one of the finest in the world as far as equipment and training goes.
Personally, i would also imagine that there were American Special Forces involved in the raid- simply because they are better trained, in the theatre, and Americans were amongst the hostages.
usa320
05-30-2004, 12:31 PM
22 people killed as of now.
10 in the initial assault by terrorists.
9 Hostages.
apparently 3 militants.
bolter9
05-30-2004, 12:59 PM
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40213000/jpg/_40213715_troopsap203index.jpg
What's story with this photo ?
saudi forces infiltrating the compound.
nah, it's Rainbow Six- didn't you guys read the book :lol:
Ichhabe
05-30-2004, 01:02 PM
According to the news here in Norway, 3 out of the 4 terrorists slipped away!?!
According to the news here in Norway, 3 out of the 4 terrorists slipped away!?!
Very interesting if true. They were supposed to be holed up in a high-rise with limited exits. There must have been hundreds of troops providing perimeter security and several hundred carrying out the assault. (40 over the roof and an unknown number on the lower floors). And the Saudis have had access to the most modern surveillance equipment money can buy.
Ichhabe
05-30-2004, 01:32 PM
According to the news here in Norway, 3 out of the 4 terrorists slipped away!?!
Very interesting if true. They were supposed to be holed up in a high-rise with limited exits. There must have been hundreds of troops providing perimeter security and several hundred carrying out the assault. (40 over the roof and an unknown number on the lower floors). And the Saudis have had access to the most modern surveillance equipment money can buy.
Yeah! That is why I can't belive the report. But it has happened before. Wouldn't think an ant could crawl unnoticed out of that complex.
Well, maybe it wasn't necessary.
Good news though, fairplay.
I don't believe.
Fast rope is more fast and more secure for the chopter.
Bye.
Compare this; the guys jumping out 2 at a time (with one guy being on the rope at a time), while the chopper hovers as a steady target 15 meters up in the air... or going down and touching down for just a few seconds with all the passengers running out in 5 seconds or so.
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 01:57 PM
Compare this; the guys jumping out 2 at a time (with one guy being on the rope at a time), while the chopper hovers as a steady target 15 meters up in the air... or going down and touching down for just a few seconds with all the passengers running out in 5 seconds or so.
Ok, but the chopter was big, the pilot can't view what has under him, and on the palace there were obstacle, the wheels of gear would can entagled or blink.
Anyway the fast rope insertions can to do with more ropes.
Bye.
According to the news here in Norway, 3 out of the 4 terrorists slipped away!?!
Very interesting if true. They were supposed to be holed up in a high-rise with limited exits. There must have been hundreds of troops providing perimeter security and several hundred carrying out the assault. (40 over the roof and an unknown number on the lower floors). And the Saudis have had access to the most modern surveillance equipment money can buy.
Yeah! That is why I can't belive the report. But it has happened before. Wouldn't think an ant could crawl unnoticed out of that complex.
Either the terrorists are still hiding within the complex area, possibly with the help of Saudi symphatizers living or working there or members of the police and the CT troops have allowed them to escape. A more remote and optimistic possibility would be that they are on their way to Bagram for interrogation and it's just a ruse to keep the Saudi public calm.
moughoun
05-30-2004, 02:04 PM
Compare this; the guys jumping out 2 at a time (with one guy being on the rope at a time), while the chopper hovers as a steady target 15 meters up in the air... or going down and touching down for just a few seconds with all the passengers running out in 5 seconds or so.
Ok, but the chopter was big, the pilot can't view what has under him, and on the palace there were obstacle, the wheels of gear would can entagled or blink.
Anyway the fast rope insertions can to do with more ropes.
Bye.
No, there are only so many rope securing point's in a helo, I think it's 3 on a sea-knight
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 02:08 PM
No, there are only so many rope securing point's in a helo, I think it's 3 on a sea-knight
Yeah, ok but no infinite ropes like i had made to mean ;)
http://www.ausspecialforces.com/6.jpg
Bye.
moughoun
05-30-2004, 02:34 PM
No, there are only so many rope securing point's in a helo, I think it's 3 on a sea-knight
Yeah, ok but no infinite ropes like i had made to mean ;)
http://www.ausspecialforces.com/6.jpg
Bye.
Ya but tha's a blackhawk, 2 door's vs sea-knight1 door ;)
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 02:35 PM
Ya but tha's a blackhawk, 2 door's vs sea-knight1 door ;)
Yeah, but it's for example eheh woot
Bye.
Gordon
05-30-2004, 02:47 PM
aren't they rapelling rather than fast roping in that pic. of the aussies Vulture?
Vulture IT
05-30-2004, 02:51 PM
aren't they rapelling rather than fast roping in that pic. of the aussies Vulture?
The pictures was for example...
It served to see the multiple attack points for ropes.
Bye.
Gordon
05-30-2004, 02:54 PM
;) .... i got ya.
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