Coalition forces respond to Iraqi anti-aircraft fire
April 22, 1999
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, TURKEY -- Between approximately 3:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. Iraqi time today, Operation Northern Watch (ONW) aircraft observed anti-aircraft fire posing a threat to coalition aircraft. Responding in self-defense, U.S. Air Force F-16CJ Falcons launched a high-speed antiradiation missile (HARM) on a radar site east of Mosul. Also, F-15E Strike Eagles dropped GBU-12 laser guided bombs on anti-aircraft sites east and southeast of Mosul.
All coalition aircraft departed the area safely.
Damage to Iraqi forces is currently being assessed.
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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