In the south eastern sector of the city the 2nd battalion of the 3rd infantry division holds an important junction a few km away from the airport. This crossing was the theatre of a very intense battle on monday night, with several US casualties. Since then every night has seen exchanges of fire. On this particular evening after a calm late afternoon, the junction was fired upon by different places, with three Rpg's landing close to the soldier's positions. The US soldiers fired back and the shooting, with more RPG's and AK's, continued until the first morning light.