Fight For Fallujah

News.com.au:

US forces have stormed into western districts of Fallujah, seizing the city hospital and securing two key bridges in what appeared to be the first stage of the long-expected assault on the rebel stronghold.

An AC-130 gunship raked the city with 40 mm cannon fire as explosions from US artillery lit up the night sky. Intermittent artillery fire blasted southern neighbourhoods of Fallujah, and orange fireballs from high explosive airbursts could be seen above the rooftops.

US officials said the toughest fight was yet to come - when American forces enter the main part of the city on the east bank of the river, including the Jolan neighborhood where insurgent defences are believed the strongest.

Entering the city and going house to house will be the toughest part. I expect it will happen soon.