Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071020-03
October 20, 2007

Polish helicopters engage extremists in Ad Diwaniyah
Multi-National Division – Central South

CAMP ECHO, Iraq – Two Polish helicopters from Multi-National Division – Central South provided key air support following an improvised explosive device and small-arms fire attack on Coalition Forces Oct. 19 in eastern Ad Diwaniyah.
 
A total of three IEDs targeting a CF patrol were detonated prior to the helicopters arriving. The patrol also took fire from machine guns and an anti-tank grenade launcher.
 
Upon arrival to the scene, the Quick Reaction Force engaged the target, killing two extremists.
 
No CF Soldiers were killed or wounded in the incident.

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