2005 Hit convoy ambush

2005 Hit convoy ambush
	Part of the Post-invasion Iraq
Date	May 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

33°37′59″N 42°48′58″E / 33.633°N 42.816°E / 33.633; 42.816

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.

^ "Marines Kill 100 Fighters In Sanctuary Near Syria". Washington Post. 10 May 2005.

[1] "Marines Kill 100 Fighters In Sanctuary Near Syria". Washington Post. 10 May 2005.

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