One of the Arabic language jihadi boards is reporting that the battle for Baghdad has begun. No confirmation, but there was a horrific mortar attack in Samarra earlier today.
Horrific indeed
5 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq gunfire
7/8/2004, 11:35 a.m. ET
By RAVI NESSMAN
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Insurgents firing mortar rounds destroyed a headquarters used by U.S. and Iraqi forces in the city of Samarra on Thursday, killing five American soldiers and one Iraqi guardsman, the military said.
The attack, part of a day of violence and street battles in the city, also wounded 20 U.S. soldiers and four Iraqi guardsmen, said Maj. Neal O'Brien, the spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division.
http://www.nj.com/newsflash/international/index.ssf?/base/international-15/1089291898294290.xml&storylist=international
Battle For Baghdad.
Yes, yesterday there were running gun battles in downtown Baghdad. Allawi is cracking down. Jihadis have to strike now and hard.