1 killed6 wounded 16 killed Result Yugoslav victory | Dates 23 Dec 1998 – 27 Dec 1998 | |
Similar Battle of Junik, Kosovo War, Battle of Belaćevac Mine, 13 April 1999 Albania, Incident at Pristina airport | ||
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.
Battle
The battle occurred between 23–27 December 1998. According to international monitors who contributed to Operation Eagle Eye, this battle shattered a ceasefire called on by foreign forces. At the conclusion of the fighting, the Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission monitored a convoy of Yugoslav Army vehicles.
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