On the third night of U.S. air and ground attacks, American forces targeted insurgents inside and around Baghdad. Earlier, two American soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in the north of the capital. U.S. military officials describe the ongoing assault as a counterattack against insurgents who have intensified their attacks on coalition forces. The latest casualties have raised the number of American soldiers killed since May to at least 158, at which time President Bush declared that major combat operations were over. In another development, U.S. officials reported that on Friday, an American attack helicopter killed seven Iraqi militants who were attempting to launch rockets at a U.S. military base near the city of Tikrit in northern Iraq.
Third Night of U.S. Air and Ground Attacks Around Baghdad - 2003-11-15
The U.S. military is conducting air and ground attacks around Baghdad, targeting insurgents following increased attacks on coalition forces. This escalation has resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and raised the total U.S. military casualties since May to at least 158. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict and instability in Iraq post-invasion.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. forces launched air and ground attacks around Baghdad targeting insurgents after a spike in attacks on coalition troops, resulting in the deaths of two American soldiers. This escalation marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict in Iraq post-invasion.
- Two American soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad.
- The total U.S. military casualties since May have risen to at least 158.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, the country has experienced significant insurgency and violence, complicating efforts to establish a stable government.
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