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[PINKGREAT]

Dear experts,

What does 'into' mean in the sentence:

'"As far as the assessment, we believe that we are into an area" of south Baghdad "where we're seeing a very strong al-Qaida cell," Fil said.'

Thanks in advance,

Olga

[Tdol]

It suggests to me that they have moved into the area but have not taken hold of it fully.