CHAPTER SEVEN DEFENSE OF THE WADI AL BATIN

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Subject: CHAPTER SEVEN  DEFENSE OF THE WADI AL BATIN                     

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                     Iraq conducted limited short range reconnaissance
               patrols south of the Saudi border in an attempt to develop
               information an U.S. and coalition forces in the forward
               areas.


                     Since the start of Desert Storm, Iraq launched at
               least 30 SCUDs at Saudi Arabia and Israel. Most of the
               launches came from mobile launchers in the vicinity of
               fixed sites.


               25 Jan., Iraq launched six, possibly seven, SCUDs at Israel
               from western Iraq. There were three confirmed impacts in
               the Tel Aviv area,


               26 Jan: The enemy launched three SCUDs today at Saudi
               Arabia. No impacts or damages were reported.               5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(1)
                     Iraq continued to reinforce its border with Turkey=



                     The only rail line between Baghdad and Al Basrah was
               cut.


                     Five to seven SCUDs were launched against Saudi
               Arabia. Four missiles were launched against Israel.

               ;R7 Jan: At least 30 enemy aircraft flew to Iran. The
               majority of Iraqls intelligence collection aircraft and
               several helicopters were among these aircraft. Iran said
               these aircraft would not leave Iran until the end of the
               war.


                     1-7 Cav captured 5 Iraqi deserters in their area of
               operations.






               29 Jan: Three SCUD missiles were launched: two missiles at
               Israel and one at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.                  . 5 U.S.C. 552 (b)(1)
               3ei Jan: The enemy began a spoiling attack into Saudi
               Arabia with the small abandoned town of Khafji as their
               objective. This attack involved elements of three heavy
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