January 28, 2007
Fierce Battle Raging In Najaf
Iraq's Interior Ministry has told CNN that US and Iraqi forces have killed between 250 and 300 insurgents in a fierce battle inside an-Najaf, Iraq.
Reuters is reporting that a U.S. military helicopter was shot down in the fighting; the military declined comment it said.
Hotair.com is following this breaking story as well.
Update by Vinnie: That would be 18,000 - 21,600 virgins raisins for you who are keeping score at home.
Update by Tim: In a special report on the fighting, CNN says the U.S. military has confirmed that one of its helicopters was shot down killing the two-man crew.
A plot to kill Grand Ayatollah Sistani triggered the intense fighting when Iraqi security forces intervened to stop the plot. Iraqi officials estimated that 600 gunmen were involved in the battle that it now says is 90 percent complete.
By Tim at January 28, 2007 02:08 PM | | l digg this
