13 Said Killed As U.S. Stages Iraq Raid

BAGHDAD - Backed by air power, U.S. forces targeting militants believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of two coalition soldiers raided the main Shiite district in Baghdad on Sunday.

Iraqi officials said at least 13 people were killed and dozens were wounded.

The U.S. military said troops staged early morning operations in Sadr City, a stronghold of the Mahdi Army militia that is loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.

Iraqi police and hospital officials said helicopters and jet fighters bombed buildings during the 5 a.m. raid in the sprawling district and at least 13 people died, including a woman and three children, and 52 were wounded.

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