US forces occupy Baghdad airport

US forces occupied part of Baghdad’s airport before dawn today, putting them nine miles from the capital after a fierce battle with Iraqi fighters.

US forces occupy Baghdad airport
Fri, 04 Apr, 2003 - 07:07

US forces occupied part of Baghdad’s airport before dawn today, putting them nine miles from the capital after a fierce battle with Iraqi fighters.

Gunshots were heard from inside Saddam International Airport, but it was unclear how many Iraqi troops were there.

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