Historical Events tagged with "smart bombs"
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Military & Warfare
Smart Bombs Hit Amiriyah Shelter in Baghdad
February 13th, 1991 34 years ago
Two laser-guided bombs targeted the Amiriyah shelter in Baghdad, which was reported to be a military communications outpost. Allied forces stated it was a legitimate military target; however, over 400 Iraqi civilians were killed as they sought refuge inside. The bombing highlighted the complexities of distinguishing between military and civilian targets during conflict.
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