2005 Hit convoy ambush

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2005 Hit convoy ambush
Part of the Post-invasion Iraq
DateMay 9, 2005
Location
Hit, Iraq
Result Insurgent victory
Belligerents
Private military contractors Ansar al-Sunna
Strength
17 contractors Unknown
Casualties and losses
16 killed
1 captured (later died of wounds)		 Unknown if any

The 2005 Hit convoy ambush was an ambush by Iraqi insurgents of a convoy that was carrying military supplies for U.S. forces. The convoy was escorted by private military contractors. The ambush ended with the death of all the contractors.

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