"At least 150\u2013250 killed." . "Battle of Al Kut (2003)"@en . "Heavy. Many T-62 tanks, APC's, and Mk83's destroyed." . . . . "2000\u20132500 captured." . "2500-3000 men" . . "*Iraqi Republican Guard" . "unspecified" . "Iraq" . "U.S tactical victory" . "The Battle of Al Kut was an armed confrontation between elements of the United States military and Iraqi forces during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Before the 2003 invasion, Al Kut was home to an Iraqi airfield and suspected chemical weapons plant, thus making it an important target during the invasion. Al Kut lay in the way of the planned Coalition advanced into Baghdad."@en .