Iraqi police were conducting security operations in and around the village of Khalis when Coalition attack helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and ground forces from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, spotted 15-20 al-Qaeda gunmen attempting to circumvent the IPs and infiltrate the village.
The attack helicopters, armed with missiles, engaged and killed 17 of the al-Qaeda gunmen and destroyed the vehicle they were using.
In similar operations on June 15, insurgents surrendered to attack helicopters. Medics were called in to help enemy wounded.
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