Three killed in clash with suspected militants

Описание: (30 Jan 2005)
1. Various of convoy of Kuwaiti Special Forces vehicles with sirens driving down street
2. Close of man on top of truck with gun
3. Kuwaiti Special Forces trucks driving down street
4. Wide of building with AUDIO of gunfire
5. Ambulance driving down street
6. Helicopter descending
7. Bullet casings on ground
8. Various of damage to building
9. Various of Kuwait police and special forces
10. Various of building
11. Kuwaiti police on street
12. Kuwaiti Special Forces vehicles driving on street
STORYLINE:
Security forces stormed a building in a residential neighbourhood of Kuwait City on Sunday and exchanged gunfire with suspected militants.
One suspect was killed in the battle that also left a security officer and a Bahraini building resident dead, a government statement said.
The statement from the Interior Ministry also said one suspect was injured and another had been arrested. It also said four police officers were injured in the shootout.
The Bahraini was identified as Mahmoud Abdul Aziz.
The clash was the third battle this month between security forces and suspected militants.
Kuwait, a major ally of the United States, has been battling militants who oppose the presence of the American military in their country.
Salmiyah is a residential neighbourhood where many foreign residents live.
Earlier this month police engaged in two deadly clashes with armed militants, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and two police offers.
Authorities have arrested more than 25 Kuwaiti and Saudi suspects since clashes on January 10th and January 15th.
Seven of them, including a woman, have been referred to the prosecution for planning attacks or failing to report such plans to the police.
On Saturday, the American Embassy reiterated a warning to Americans, saying that "the possibility exists of further violent clashes" as security
officials pursued those involved in the shootouts.
A message posted on the embassy website also said attackers may "seek softer targets such as public transportation, and public areas where people congregate."

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