Sky Peter Sharp: Iraq troops between 200-5000 have abandoned their positions to a village called Taranguia(sp?). Happened only hours after arrival of 173rd and after pounding by Allied bombs.
Kirkuk is a holy city for Kurds. Very volatile situation.
Expecting another air drop tonight. Still not sure about the role of this brigade. Whether defensive or offensive. Peter guesses that it's to keep the Kurds in Kurdistan.
1,273 posted on 03/27/2003 5:54:20 AM PST by Carolina