81.  Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the zones and regularly challenges the allied planes, prompting airstrikes.

82.  Iraq frequently tries to shoot down allied planes as it considers the zones violations of its sovereignty.

83.  Iraq frequently tries to shoot down the allied planes as it considers the zones illegitimate violations of its sovereignty.

84.  Iraq says the zones violate international law and Baghdad has challenged allied planes since mid-December.

85.  Iraq then began challenging the zones by firing at allied planes or locking its radar systems on them.

86.  Iraqi forces have repeatedly challenged allied planes enforcing no-fly zones in northern and southern Iraq since U.S. and British air strikes on Iraq in December.

87.  Iraqi forces have repeatedly challenged allied planes enforcing no-fly zones in northern and southern Iraq since U.S. and British airstrikes on Iraq in December.

88.  Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has vowed to fight allied planes entering Iraqi airspace, saying the no-fly zones violate international law.

89.  Iraqi warplanes intercepted the attacking aircraft and air defenses opened fire on them, forcing the allied planes to flee, the unidentified spokesman said.

90.  It also said Iraqi anti-aircraft batteries remain ready to fire on allied planes.