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CENTCOM NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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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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