Video of Islamic State of Iraq Shooting Down an American Chinook Helicopter in Al-Karma

Video of Islamic State of Iraq Shooting Down an American Chinook Helicopter in Al-Karma
The video’s soundtrack carried militant chants and what appeared to be an old speech by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

“Do not seek the advice of anyone about killing Americans. Press ahead with the blessing of God,” said the speaker who sounded like bin Laden.

Media reports indicate that a Chinook helicopter was shot down on the 7th of February 2007 in al-Karma. This is the fourth claim by the Islamic State for such an attack in the span of six days.
Seven people were killed Wednesday when a Marine transport helicopter crashed into an insurgent-heavy region northwest of Baghdad. It was the fifth American military helicopter to crash or be shot down since mid-January.

Military offici al s are growing increasingly concerned that Iraqi insurgents are successfully adapting their tactics to be more effective against American aircraft.