Iraqis Dig In Around Baghdad Amid War Preparations
Iraqi military forces are strengthening defenses around Baghdad in a major buildup described by U.S. officials as the largest since Desert Storm.: defenses include tank and artillery positions, anti air measures, and urban combat planning, with Republican Guard divisions loyal to Saddam and several city based security and militia forces.
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Coalition airstrikes hit Iraqi spy center and defense sites
US and British warplanes struck Iraqi radar, missile sites, and a surveillance center in a week of air operations over no fly zones. Analysts call the strikes a limited deterrent while Pentagon says they slow Saddam’s forces, as coalition planes target southern and northern defense facilities near Al Kut and other sites.
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