Coalition aircraft respond to Iraqi radar
April 19, 1999
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, TURKEY -- Between approximately 3:40 p.m. and 5:50 p.m. Iraqi time today, Operation Northern Watch (ONW) aircraft detected Iraqi radar posing a threat to coalition aircraft. Responding in self-defense, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped GBU-12 and GBU-15 laser guided bombs on radar sites in the vicinity of Mosul.
All coalition aircraft departed the area safely.
Damage to Iraqi forces is currently being assessed.
Coalition aircraft have been enforcing the Northern no-fly zone for nearly eight years. Since Dec. 28, 1998, Saddam Hussein has opted to challenge this enforcement by targeting coalition aircraft with radar, surface-to-air missile systems and anti-aircraft artillery. Operation Northern Watch aircraft will respond in self-defense to these threats while continuing to enforce the no-fly zone.
Coalition forces assigned to ONW will continue to enforce the northern no-fly zone.
The ONW Combined Task Force Public Affairs can be reached at +90-322316-3679.
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