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Fast Facts: Terrorists Attack U.S. Embassy in Syria

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

 —  Armed militants storm U.S. Embassy in Syria:

— Four people were killed including three of the assailants.

— Militants used:

— Automatic rifles.

— Hand grenades.

— At least one van rigged with explosives.

INJURIES:

— Police officer.

— Two Iraqis.

— Seven people employed at nearby technical workshop.

— A Chinese diplomat.

— No Americans were hurt.

WITNESSES SAY:

— Gunmen tried to throw hand grenades into the embassy compound.

— Were shouting "Allah Akbar!" or "God is great!"

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