US helicopter shot down in Iraq, seven killed

Washington, Apr 03: A US Army Black Hawk helicopter was shot down in southern Iraq, killing seven of the 11 soldiers aboard, Pentagon officials said today.
The helicopter was downed by small-arms fire near
Karbala, the site of fierce fighting between the Army's 3rd
Infantry Division and Iraqi troops, including the Republican
Guard forces.

The other four soldiers on board the Black Hawk were
wounded and have been rescued, officials said.

Bureau Report