The helicopter assault marked the first known engagement between forces in central Iraq, and many of the American craft were hit by Iraqi groundfire. 直陞飛機的進攻標志著第一次伊拉尅中央部隊與美國戰(zhàn)機的交火，其中有多架美國戰(zhàn)機被伊地麪部隊擊落。
Defense officials at the Pentagon said the Apaches encountered heavy groundfire during their assault on the Medina armored division. One official said many Apaches were hit by fire. 五角大樓的國防官員表示，美國人在與麥地那裝甲師交火的時候遭遇到猛烈反擊。一名官員稱多名美國人被擊斃。