The last 24 hours were very bloody indeed for Americans and their Iraqi collaborators as resistance fighters continued their relentless attacks against occupation. Heavy casualties have been confirmed as well as four more US soldiers captured as most Iraqi clashes are now going unreported in mainstream press. Here is just some of Wednesdays clashes in brief.8 American Soldiers Killed, 6 Resistance Fighters Martyred In Al-Latifiah:
Fierce fighting erupted between American occupiers and resistance fighters at about 8 AM and lasted until 9:45 AM, Baghdad time Wednesday. Six resistance fighters were martyred and their Toyota Corolla vehicle was destroyed. One Abraham tank was destroyed, two Bradley armored vehicles were disabled, and 8 American soldiers were killed.
5 CIA Operatives Killed West Of Baghdad:
Are they sure they weren't Mossad?
An American convoy consisting of several GMC vehicles used by CIA operatives came under rocket attack by resistance fighters on Saddam International Airport Expressway, near Ibn-Taimiah mosque, west of the Iraqi capital. One black GMC vehicle, at the rear of the convoy, was destroyed and its two American occupants were killed. A white GMC vehicle was disabled and when its three American occupants got out of it, they were met with a barrage of fire from resistance fighters and were killed instantly.
Chinook Downed, West Of Al-Tagi:
A low flying Chinook was hit with C5K rockets fired by resistance fighters as the plane prepared for landing. According to Islam memo correspondent, there is usually no less than 4-5 persons on such aircraft and it is believed that all were killed.
A Newly Developed Rocket Hits A British Base In Basra With Great Precision:
Oooooh! Secret Weapons!
An Iraqi resistance group call itself "Al-Farouq Brigades" announced the development of a new rocket called "Al-Quahqua'a 1" that has a range of 45 km. Yesterday, the group tested its new rocket for the first time against a real and high prized target, a British base in Basra. The rocket hit its target with great precision causing a huge explosion that was heard all over Basra. Fire fighters and rescue aircrafts rushed to the scene to evacuate the dead and wounded however the number of casualties is unknown.
Hundreds? Thousands?
Four Jeeps Destroyed On "Military Canal Road" Tuesday Night:
On Tuesday night, an American convoy came under road side bomb attack near the old Transportation & Communication Ministry that was followed up by a rocket attack. Fifteen American soldiers were reported killed when four jeeps were destroyed. Islam memo's correspondent at the scene reported that the attack took only 12 minutes and was carried out with great deal of surprise and precision to the point that the American force did not have a chance to engage resistance fighters before it was all over.
Five Americans Killed, 3 Vehicles Destroyed In Mosul:
Resistance fighters attacked an American convoy consisting of 4 GMC vehicles and 4 jeeps. The attack took place at 12 noon near Al-Ba'ashaqiah area. 5 Americans were killed, one GMC vehicle and one jeep were destroyed and another jeep was disabled.
American Base In Al-Qaim Up In Flames:
The American base in Al-Qaim, near the Syrian borders, came under intense and sustained rocket attack resulting in burning of the base in its entirely. Resistance fighters employed 60, 120 mm mortar rounds followed by 12 Karad rockets. This was the biggest attack against this base to date. No other details are yet available.
Black Hawk Downed, More Than 4 US Soldiers Killed In Howaigah:
Resistance fighters downed a Black Hawk in Howaigah, Kerkok, in northern Iraq Tuesday night Two C5K rockets hit the aircraft causing it to explode in midair. More than four persons were killed, according to Islam memo correspondent.
Just another day in Jihad Unspun's wet dream...