January 1993 airstrikes on Iraq

January 1993 Air Strikes on Iraq
Part of the Iraqi no-fly zones conflict and the Persian Gulf Conflicts

An F-16C of the 23rd FS in 1992, similar to the one that 1st Lt. Craig Stevenson flew on Jan 17, 1993.
DateJanuary 13, 1993 - January 22, 1993
Location
Southern Iraq, Northern Iraq
Result

Indecisive

Belligerents
 United States
 United Kingdom
 France
Iraq Iraq
Commanders and leaders
United States George H. W. Bush
(Before January 21)
United States Bill Clinton
(After January 21)
United States Colin Powell
Iraq Saddam Hussein
Strength

1 Kitty Hawk Class Carrier
3 Cruisers
1 Type 42 Destroyer
1 Frigate
71 Carrier Aircraft

Numerous Land Based Aircraft

Numerous AAA and SAM defenses

MiG-23 Flogger (Iraqi Air Force)
Casualties and losses
None

1 MiG-23 Flogger
Various SAMs and AAA

1 soldier killed
5 civilians dead and 7 wounded

During January 1993, numerous coalition airstrikes occurred against Iraq in response to actions by the latter predominantly due to the No-Fly Zone in Southern Iraq.