Finally a full extent of the fighting here becomes more clear.<br/> <br />On Thursday, nearly two weeks after a government assault ended a four-day hostage crisis at the In Amenas gas compound in Algeria, the media got their first close look at the damage.<br/> <br />Up to 37 foreigners died after troops stormed the complex ... 29 hostage-takers were also killed.<br/> <br />The charred remains of the vehicles used by Islamist militants suggest the fighting to end the siege was fierce.<br/> <br />The local municipal chief says his community remains defiant against acts of terror.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) IN AMENAS MUNICIPALITY CHIEF, MANSOURI BELAL, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It will not affect us, and we will never fear them. They are cowards who work at night and we will confront them with our dedicated citizens with God's help."<br/> <br />It's unclear when the compound will resume operations.<br/> <br />Security remains tight and the military stands watch against potential new treats.
