Battle

Battle of Failaka

2 Aug 1990 · 29.39° N, 48.00° E

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When
2 Aug 1990
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
29.39° N, 48.00° E
Description
1990 part of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait

Battle of Failaka

Part of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait

The Battle of Failaka broke out between the Kuwaiti garrison of Failaka Island and attacking Iraqi forces during the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, on 2 August 1990. The Kuwaiti garrison consisted of an infantry company and a company of border guards, in addition to air defense company armed with Hawk SAMs.

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