Battle of Newry Road

Battle of Newry Road
Part of the Troubles and Operation Banner

RAF Puma helicopter
Date23 September 1993
Location54°5′5″N 6°35′28″W / 54.08472°N 6.59111°W / 54.08472; -6.59111
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Provisional IRA
South Armagh Brigade
 United Kingdom
British Army
Strength
5 Improvised tactical vehicles 5 helicopters
16 soldiers
Casualties and losses
1 heavy machine gun
2 light machine guns
1 assault rifle
2 helicopters damaged
Battle of Newry Road is located in Northern Ireland
Battle of Newry Road
Location within Northern Ireland

The Battle of Newry Road was a running gun battle between British Army helicopters and Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) armed trucks, fought along the lanes east of Crossmaglen, County Armagh, on 23 September 1993. The engagement began when an IRA motorized team from the South Armagh Brigade attempted to ambush three helicopters lifting off from the British Army base at Crossmaglen, one of them carrying the 3rd Infantry Brigade Commander.