US claims 25 guerrillas killed in Iraq

The US military has claimed it killed 25 guerrillas, wounded 17 and captured 25 during several hours of fighting in the western…

The US military has claimed it killed 25 guerrillas, wounded 17 and captured 25 during several hours of fighting in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi yesterday.

A US military statement released today said 13 US marines and one soldier were wounded in the clashes but none of the injuries were life-threatening.

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