Iraqi Forces Down 5 Planes, 2 Helicopters: Spokesman

Home>>World

Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Sunday, March 23, 2003

Iraqi Forces Down 5 Planes, 2 Helicopters: Spokesman

Iraqi forces have shot down five planes and two helicopters of the US-led coalition forces since the war began on Thursday, an Iraqi military spokesman said Saturday.

DISCUSSION

CHINESE

SEND TO FRIEND

Iraqi forces have shot down five planes and two helicopters of the US-led coalition forces since the war began on Thursday, an Iraqi military spokesman said Saturday.

The spokesman, Major General Hazim Rawi, told reporters that four of the five downed enemy planes were brought down in and around the Iraqi capital.

One helicopter was shot down in Muth, 280 kilometers south of Baghdad and the second helicopter was hit and fell to the ground in Mosul, 400 kilometers to the north of Baghdad.

Questions?Comments? Click here

20 US Commandos Captured While Landing in Baghdad

Missing UK Aircraft May Have Been Hit by US Missiles

21 US-British Troops, 53 Iraqis Die in Three Days of War

>> Full Coverage

The US Must Not Put Pressure On the UN ( 3 Messages)

Saddam Vows to Globalize War if Attacked ( 5 Messages)

China's Z11 Helicopters Get Green Light for Civilian Use ( 5 Messages)

New Premier Comes from Grass Roots ( 2 Messages)

China Hopes War can be Avoided: FM ( 3 Messages)