| February 2001 airstrike in Iraq | |
|---|---|
| Part of Iraqi no-fly zones conflict | |
| Type | Missile attacks |
| Location | Taji radar site |
| Planned by |  United States United Kingdom |
| Date | February 16, 2001 |
| Executed by | United States Air Force Royal Air Force |
| Casualties | 3 civilians[1] killed 25 injured[1] injured |
On February 16, 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush ordered air strikes on five military targets near the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.[2] The strikes came in response to imminent Iraqi threats to aircraft patrolling the no-fly zones.[3] Many countries, including U.S. allies, have condemned the airstrikes, which they have called illegal. The U.S. military said the bombing was essentially a self-defense operation.[4] It was President Bush's first military action since taking office.
- ^ a b "CNN.com - Two bombed Iraqi radar sites back in operation - February 22, 2001". edition.cnn.com.
- ^ agencies, Staff and (February 16, 2001). "US and British aircraft attack Iraq". the Guardian.
- ^ Thomas E. Ricks (February 17, 2001). "U.S., Britain Bomb 5 Iraqi Sites". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
- ^ "CNN.com - Allies hit Iraq with 'self-defense' strike - February 16, 2001". edition.cnn.com.