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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

April 1, 2003
Release Number: 03-04-07


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


INTERIM RELEASE: COALITION INVESTIGATES CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN HILLA

CAMP AS SAYLIYAH, Qatar - US Central Command is aware of the allegation that an Apache helicopter launched an attack that killed Iraqi civilians.

Preliminary investigation by US Central Command has not turned up any evidence of this alleged incident. However, command officials are continuing to look into the allegation.

Coalition forces target only legitimate military targets and go to great lengths to minimize civilian casualties and damage to civilian facilities.

More details will be released when they become available.