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NEWS RELEASE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
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| April 3, 2003 Release Number: 03-04-45 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COALITION AIRCRAFT STRIKE IRAQI AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- Coalition forces struck Iraqi Air Force headquarters buildings in central Baghdad at approximately 12:45 p.m. EST today (Thursday). The buildings are located west of the Tigris River, near the Baghdad/Muthenna airfield. Coalition aircraft struck the buildings with JDAMs. The strike degraded Iraqi Air Force capabilities to command and control Iraqi air assets. Battle damage assessment is ongoing. Coalition forces target only lawful military targets and go to great lengths to minimize civilian casualties and damage to civilian facilities. |
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