Two U.S. Helicopters Down in Iraq, at Least 17 Dead

[Jazzgirl]

This just posted on Reuters!

MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) - A guerrilla attack brought down two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters in Iraq on Saturday, killing 17 people, just hours after the unveiling of a faster timetable for self-rule which Washington hopes will pacify Iraqi resentment.

A U.S. officer at the scene said one of the helicopters was hit on the tail by a rocket-propelled grenade. Witnesses said it then collided with another helicopter, and both crashed.

"I was watching TV when I heard a large explosion," said local man Mohammad Badran. "I looked outside the window and saw two helicopters. One was flying low and was on fire. The other was higher up. The first one climbed and hit the higher one."

A U.S. Army spokesman in Baghdad said nine people were wounded in the crash of the helicopters, which belonged to the 101st Airborne Division. Sirens wailed and U.S. soldiers sealed off the area.

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This is so awful! When will it stop??!!??

edit: Just noticed the huge thread on this including this info. Mods please lock if necessary.

Jazzgirl

[kalazh]

1. Bush needs more blood

what a bastard!!!!!!!!!
Support the troops bring them home now.

[mbperrin]

2. Bring them home RIGHT now!

Can't say more.

[VolcanoJen]

3. Dupe... locking.

Please continue discussion in the earliest LBN thread on this topic, which can be found here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=221257

Thanks!
VolcanoJen
DU Moderator