"There was fierce fighting and we do have a small number of casualties in the area, " Thorp said.
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"There are many fierce battles to follow, " as U.S. forces attempt to gain control over the city, Thorp said.
Thorp said coalition forces are continuing to identify and target the Iraqi leadership, regime meetings and command and control facilities.
Thorp said: "We had information that there was going to be a meeting in the north-central area of the city, " he said.
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