Operation Sceptic

Operation Sceptic
Part of the South African Border War
Location
Angola

Operation Sceptic is located in Angola
Ionde
Ionde
Mulemba
Mulemba
Cuamato
Cuamato
Operation Sceptic (Angola)
TargetVarious places
Date10 June – 1 July 1980
OutcomeSouth African victory
Casualties 380 killed
17 killed

Operation Sceptic (June 1980) was the largest anti-South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) sweep during the South African Border War up to that point. The operation was also known as Smokeshell though this was the codename for the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) base which was the main focus of the attack. This operation followed Operation Safraan and preceded Operation Klipklop.