Historical Events tagged with "military_operations"
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NATO Bombs Convoy of Ethnic Albanian Refugees
A NATO airstrike mistakenly targeted a convoy of ethnic Albanian refugees in Kosovo, reportedly killing 75 individuals. The attack occurred in the midst of the Kosovo War and raised questions regarding the accuracy of NATO's military operations in the region, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation caused by the conflict. Yugoslav officials condemned the bombing as a violation of international law.
Continue ReadingCoalition Air Assault Against Iraqi Defenses
U.S. Air Force, Navy, RAF, and French jets targeted anti-aircraft and surface-to-air missile sites in Southern Iraq as part of Operation Southern Watch. This mission aimed to enforce the no-fly zone established after the Gulf War and to deter Iraqi hostilities against neighboring countries. The airstrikes demonstrated the coalition's resolve in maintaining regional stability and protecting U.S. interests in the Middle East.
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