Coalition forces respond to Iraqi radar threats

Coalition forces respond to Iraqi radar threats

Released: 1 Mar 1999

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AFPN) -- In one of their largest defensive actions since the end of Operation Desert Fox, coalition aircraft have dropped dozens of bombs against ground threats in Iraq.

Between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Iraqi time March 1, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped more than 30 2,000-pound and 500-pound laser-guided bombs on Iraqi communications, radio relay and anti-aircraft artillery sites. The aircraft were conducting routine enforcement of the northern no-fly zone, and responded to several incidents of Iraqi radar targeting coalition aircraft.

The incidents occurred near Mosul, Iraq. There was no damage to coalition aircraft. Damage to Iraqi forces is currently under assessment.