South Vietnamese Troops Repulse Attack By Enemy
South Vietnamese and U.S. air forces repelled a North Vietnamese assault backed by Soviet support. The clash near Hue and Vinh involved heavy tank and artillery fire, with North Vietnamese losses reported as numerous tanks destroyed and several infantry units halted. Air strikes and laser-guided munitions damaged bridges and disruptors along the My-Chanh line, while U.S. and allied pilots reported losses on both sides, including air crew missing and wounded.