ABC Evening News for Thursday, Jan 17, 1991
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Last night's aerial attack by the allies against Iraq reviewed. Report introduced.
(Eastern Saudi Arabia: Bill Redeker) Review given of the first day of attack; scenes shown of launching of missiles, electronic warfare planes and bomber planes; map shown of facilities that were hit in Iraq. [At Persian Gulf air base, reporter Jim HICKEY - says Iraqi missiles aimed here fell short.] [Refueling PILOT - describes the "fireworks" in Baghdad.] [Captain Steve TATE - describes shooting down Iraqi plane.] [In desert, three SOLDIERS - comment.] Continuation of air campaign in Iraq and air attack against Iraqi ground forces in Kuwait noted.
(Studio: Peter Jennings; Saudi Arabia: Bill Redeker) Nature of ground and air fighting discussed.
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