Battle of Podujevo

Battle of Podujevo Part of the Kosovo War Date 23–27 December 1998 Location Podujevo, Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Result Yugoslav victory Belligerents Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[1] Kosovo Liberation Army Commanders and leaders Sreten Lukić Unknown Units involved Special Anti-terrorist Unit Strength 250 policemen 13 armored vehicles[2] Casualties and losses 1 killed 6 wounded[3] 16 killed[3]

The Battle of Podujevo (Serbian: Бој на Пoдyjeвo, Boj na Podujevo) was fought in the Kosovo War between the Yugoslav Special Anti-Terrorist Unit and KLA insurgents. These events centered on the desire of the Yugoslavs to avenge the death of a Montenegrin policeman who was killed by KLA militants around the area.^[4]

Battle

The battle occurred between 23–27 December 1998.^[4] According to international monitors who contributed to Operation Eagle Eye, this battle shattered a ceasefire called on by foreign forces.^[4] At the conclusion of the fighting, the Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission monitored a convoy of Yugoslav Army vehicles.^[2]

References

1. "Army Backers Of Milosevic On Kosovo Are Promoted". The New York Times. 27 December 1998. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
2. "Serbia: Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission Daily Report ; 22 Dec. | ReliefWeb". Reliefweb.int. 1998-12-22. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
3. "Kosovo Reported Quiet After 4 Days of Clashes". The New York Times. 29 December 1998. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
4. "Europe | Serb policeman killed in Kosovo". BBC News. 1998-12-21. Retrieved 2012-01-30.