June 11, 2007

Attack Helicopters Destroy AIF Ambush Site

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
Release No. 20070610-07

BAQOUBA, Iraq – Attack helicopters engaged and destroyed an ambush site, killingeight insurgents south of Khanan, June 9.

The gunmen at the ambush site engaged a Coalition Forces helicopter, who thencalled for additional reinforcements.

Attack helicopters, already operating nearby, moved into the area where theyobserved several insurgents occupying fighting positions, armed with rocket propelledgrenade launchers and a mounted heavy machine gun.

The attack helicopters engaged the ambush site, killing eight and destroying thefighting positions.

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