Battle of Oraovica (2001 AD)

Battle of Oraovica (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia vs 22px| Liberation Army of Preševo, Medveđa and Bujanovac) took place in 2001 AD during Insurgency in the Preševo Valley.

Battle facts

• Year: 2001 AD
• Date: 2001-05-14
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Insurgency in the Preševo Valley
• Side A: Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
• Side B: 22px| Liberation Army of Preševo, Medveđa and Bujanovac
• Commanders (A): Ninoslav Krstić, Goran Radosavljević
• Commanders (B): 22px Bardhyl Osmani, 22px Sami Ukshini, 22px Shaban Ukshini, 22px| Mustafa Shaqiri
• Casualties: approx. None22px| 2 killed (UÇPMB claim) 22px| 8 wounded 22px| 14–20 killed 22px| 80 POWs (Yugoslav claim) 900 Albanian locals Displaced
• Outcome: Yugoslav victory
• Coordinates: 42.322°, 21.656°

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