Defense officials told Fox News that today is "The Day" -- the beginning of the end for Saddam Hussein -- and that as many as 3,000 precision-guided bombs will be dropped on specific targets in Baghdad.Both CNN and Fox are reporting this, but nothing's happening yet. I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, as the very idea leads to loud screaming in San Francisco and other pest holes. Guess Saddam's not quite dead yet.
FOLLOWUP: U.S. Begins Massive Air Assault on Iraq
Updated: Friday, Mar. 21, 2003 - 1:20 PM EST.
Huge explosions rocked Baghdad as a barrage of mighty bombs crashed down on the Iraqi capital on Friday, sending up huge clouds of smoke and flame. The U.S.-led aerial attack was heralded by the sound of air raid sirens and explosions, followed quickly by major detonations in the city of 5 million. Many buildings were ablaze in the heart of the city, with towering red, pink and brown clouds rising high into the night sky.
That must be how they teach 'em to describe fires in J-school...
In response, the Iraqis opened up with anti-aircraft bursts which winked in the darkness. Despite the assault, Iraqi radio and television kept brodcasting and electric power remained on — even in buildings close to explosions.
| I listened to the live description of this on the radio a few minutes ago. It sounds like the gloves are off. Just don't stop — it's got to be sustained, or it won't work. CBS Radio also said the 11th Brigade, defending Nasiriya, had been on the verge of surrendering, but then they were reinforced by Republican Guards and the deal was off. Maybe they'll bring the matter up at a city council meeting next week or something... |