UAV destroys mortar position, kills 6 Published April 11, 2008 BASRA, Iraq (AFPN) -- An air strike by a coalition forces' unmanned aerial vehicle killed six enemy combatants and injured one who were firing mortars at around 2:30 a.m. April 11 at Iraqi security forces in Basra. The enemy combatants were observed in the Hyanniyah district by a coalition aircraft and positively identified as an active mortar team. An air strike was called in to attack their position and neutralize the weapon. This is part of the ongoing support provided by coalition forces to Iraqi security forces to assist in combating the destabilizing criminal elements in Basra, which seek to undermine the authority of the Iraqi government. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page