NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
May 10, 2003
Release Number: 03-05-35
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COALITION FORCES PROVIDE SECURITY, STABILITY
CAMP DOHA, Kuwait - Coalition forces continue to actively patrol Iraq to make it safe for humanitarian assistance operations. Recent incidents highlight the dangerous nature of their work:
An unknown individual fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment squad headquarters near Al Fallujah Friday evening. The grenade missed the headquarters and landed in a nearby residential area. There were no known civilian or U.S. casualties.
An unknown sniper fired on U.S. soldiers who were conducting a sweep of several bunkers in the vicinity of the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance headquarters in Baghdad late Friday afternoon. The soldiers did not return fire because they were unable to positively identify the position of the shooter. No injuries were reported.
Looters attempted to steal ammunition from a cache in Baghdad late Friday afternoon. Soldiers from the Third Infantry Division fired on the looters after they demonstrated hostile intent. One looter was killed and two were injured. No soldiers were injured.
A lone shooter fired a rifle at U.S. Army military policemen conducting an escort mission in Baghdad Friday morning. The shooter was not identified, and no injuries were reported.
Despite the danger, Coalition forces remain dedicated to providing a secure and stable environment throughout Iraq so that infrastructure repair and humanitarian aid can continue.
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