At least three of its soldiers were killed and 16 were wounded before the relief mission was forced to retreat, as the rocket and strafing attacks of the helicopter gunships also failed to dislodge the guerillas.
At least three of its soldiers were killed.16 were wounded. The relief mission was forced to retreat. The rocket also failed to dislodge the guerillas. Strafing attacks of the helicopter gunships also failed to dislodge the guerillas.