Operation Viking Hammer (2003 AD)

Operation Viking Hammer (Peshmerga & PUK vs Islamic Emirate of Kurdistan & Supported by:) took place in 2003 AD during Islamist insurgency in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Battle facts

• Year: 2003 AD
• Date: 2003-03-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Islamist insurgency in Iraqi Kurdistan
• Side A: Peshmerga, PUK
• Side B: Islamic Emirate of Kurdistan, Supported by:
• Commanders (B): Ali Bapir
• Casualties: approx. 3 killed, 23 wounded150–200 killed, remainder captured or fled to Iran 100 killed
• Outcome: American–Peshmerga victory End of the Islamic Emirate of Kurdistan
• Coordinates: 35.183°, 45.983°

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Wikipedia article on Operation Viking Hammer · Wikidata entry

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