Battle of Abu Ghraib 2005
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 April 2005 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2005 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Iraq | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Iraqi insurgency | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.2925, 44.0650 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Abu Ghraib took place between Iraqi Mujahideen and United States forces at Abu Ghraib prison on April 2, 2005.
Mujahideen linked to Al-Qaeda in Iraq launched a surprise attack on the American section of Abu Ghraib prison, known as Camp Redemption, by firing heavy mortars and rockets at the facility, and then assaulting with small arms, grenades, and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices. The attack was successfully repelled by the US forces after 40 minutes of fighting, resulting in 44 wounded in action and an estimated 70 insurgents killed.
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