In response to Iraq's air defense attack on November 7, 2002, British and American military aircraft patrolled over the no-fly zone in southern Iraq and bombed military facilities in the country south of Baghdad. The U.S. Central Command stated that the aircraft targeted an Iraqi air defense center and a joint military command center near Kut, located 150 kilometers from Baghdad, using precision weapons. The command characterized today's attack as a self-defense action, claiming that the aircraft acted in response to missile attacks and fire from Iraq's air defense. Iraq accused coalition forces of injuring four civilians in this attack. The previous day, coalition aircraft also bombed targets in Kut and Talil. Since the end of the Gulf War in 1991, coalition aircraft have been patrolling the no-fly zones in northern and southern Iraq.
In Response to Iraq's Air Defense Attack - 2002-11-07
British and American military aircraft bombed Iraqi military facilities in response to an air defense attack. The U.S. Central Command claimed the action was self-defense against missile attacks from Iraq. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the role of coalition forces in Iraq.
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📰 What Happened
On November 7, 2002, British and American military aircraft bombed Iraqi military facilities in response to an air defense attack from Iraq. The U.S. Central Command described the action as self-defense against missile attacks from Iraq.
- The attack targeted an Iraqi air defense center and a joint military command center near Kut.
- Iraq accused coalition forces of injuring four civilians during the bombing.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Since the end of the Gulf War in 1991, coalition forces have enforced no-fly zones in Iraq to protect Kurdish and Shia populations from Saddam Hussein's regime. This has led to ongoing military confrontations.
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