THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 10 NOVEMBER 1971

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005992966
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 12
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: November 10, 1971

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The President's Daily Brief
10 November 1971
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THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
10 November 1971
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
The Soviets have air-to-surface missiles in Egypt
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The military situation in Cambodia is discussed on
Page 3.
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INDIA PAKISTAN
Only one incursion by Indians in battalion
strength has been confirmed. The Pakistani
press, however, has reported the use of
Indian regulars several times, including
an attack yesterday on the eastern border
by two companies supported by armor and
artillery.
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USSR-EGYPT
A Soviet-built air-to-surface missile has been
seen in recent satellite photography of Aswan air-
field in Egypt. It is a type called the "Kelt" and
was designed to be fired from TU-16 medium bombers.
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CAMBODIA
The Communists hit Pochentong airfield near
Phnom Penh early this morning with a 50-round bar-
rage of mortar, recoilless rifle, and rocket fire.
Four people were killed and six wounded, according
to initial reports. Three aircraft were destroyed
and 12 damaged. Several support buildings were hit,
but key navigation and communications facilities
were missed and the airport is functioning normally.
Following this strike, a government installation on
the perimeter of the airfield was attacked by enemy
troops, who inflicted fairly heavy casualties. These
were the first attacks in the Phnom Penh area since
late September, when enemy sappers caused extensive'
damage to several oil storage facilities.
The Communists are also increasingly active
northwest of the capital. On Monday, two govern-
ment battalions were attacked about ten miles from
Phnom Penh near the rail line town of Bat Doeng.
The Communists have also occupied the village of
Bamnak, further north along the rail line, follow-
ing two days of sharp fighting there, and ambushed
a relief force from Pursat.
In the Route 6 area, the Communists may be
rotating their forces while keeping up pressure on
government units near Rumlong. The headquarters
of the North Vietnamese 95C Regiment has moved
closer to the village and is now located on the
west side of Route 6, while the Vietnamese/Khmer
Communist 205th Regiment has pulled back to a
position about 13 miles northeast of Rumlong, pos-
sibly for rest and refitting.
The continued hard fighting along Route 6
is beginning to exact a psychological toll
in Phnom Penh, where the optimism of Cam-
bodian military leaders has given way to
excessive pessimism. Prime Minister Lon
Nol is scheduled to meet with his field
commanders today to discuss what to do
next.
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NOTES
Communist China:
USSR-Cuba: The Soviet naval group that has
been visiting Cuba left Havana yesterday following
a ten-day port call. The two guided missile ships,
two diesel submarines and-a:tanker Were located- off
the western tip of Cuba- this morning. If they fol-
low past practice they will operate for a short
time in the Gulf. of Mexico and south of Cuba. They
will probably also make a call at Cienfuegos before
leaving the Caribbean. A Cuban announcement of .
their departure from Havana said the group has be-
gun training maneuvers.
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