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Struggles in Najaf have started again

Najaf, Iraq - American combat aircraft are overflying the city while cannons and mortars go on firing

Iraqi city of Najaf goes on being a theatre of heavy and constant fighting. Starting from 08:00 am local time, a new battle between the militiamen of Moqtada Al-Sadr and the US units is affecting the city as these ones hold their positions whereas the rebels remain in the monumental cemetery of the holy Shiite urban centre. American combat airplanes would be overflying the area whereas several blasts...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 101548
Rome, Italy, 08/10/2004 13:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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