Anti-Coalition Forces Wound 3 Civilians In RPG Attack

Anti-Coalition Forces Wound 3 Civilians In RPG Attack

FALLUJAH, Iraq (January 13, 2004) - Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, were conducting a civil-military operation assessment at the Al Fallujah Youth and Sports Center when they were attacked with two rocket-propelled grenades (RPG). The security force returned fire on the attackers and could not confirm any enemy casualties. There were no U.S. casualties in this attack.

Iraqi Police confirmed anti-coalition forces wounded three civilians in the RPG attack. Iraqi Police took the three wounded civilians to Al Fallujah hospital. Earlier that morning, a peaceful demonstration was held near the Mayor’s office in central Al Fallujah. The demonstration ended after the people spoke with Mayor Ma’ad.

The paratroopers of Task Force All American continue to conduct offensive and civil military operations in the city of Al Fallujah in order to bring peace and security for the reconstruction of Iraq.

Release #040116b

Also, from CJTF7 today:

Hawija City Council Meeting Attacked

HAWIJA, Iraq – Seven people were injured, including four Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) soldiers, when two attackers threw hand grenades at a Huwija government building during a city council meeting during the morning of Jan. 14. The grenades landed near a Task Force Ironhorse Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The Bradley gunner wounded one of the attackers when he responded to the attack. The wounded attacker was able to escape.

Soldiers were in attendance at the meeting at the time of the attack. The injured Iraqis were taken to the local hospital and are in stable condition. None of the injuries was life threatening.

Release #040116d

http://www.cjtf7.army.mil/media-information/january2004/040116d.htm

FALLUJAH, Iraq (January 13, 2004) - Paratroopers from the 1st Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, were conducting a civil-military operation assessment at the Al Fallujah Youth and Sports Center when they were attacked with two rocket-propelled grenades (RPG).

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Bad guys with bad aim, 82nd Airborne Division, ping!
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