Iraqi, U.S. Forces repel attacks in Ramadi-MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq – Iraqi security force Soldiers and U.S. Forces in Ramadi repulsed attacks on military bases beginning at approximately 3:45 p.m. Jan. 20 in the provincial capital of Ar Ramadi, about 100 kilometers west of Baghdad.

The attacks by insurgents were a combination of small arms and mortar fire which coincided with the Iraqi government’s announcement of results from the first democratic election under the new constitution.

Iraqi Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 1st Public Order Brigade along with U.S. Soldiers and Marines defeated the attacks within an hour using a combination of small arms fire, medium and heavy weapons and preplanned aviation assets.

Looks to me, that one or more bases came under attack from insurgents.

Semper Fi