What the records say
- When
- 16 Jan 2015 – 1 Apr 2021
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 50.64° N, 4.67° E
- Description
- anti-terror operation of the Belgian army between 2015-2021
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
Operation Vigilant Guardian
Belgian anti-terrorism military operation
Operation Vigilant Guardian was a Belgian army operation following the January 2015 Île-de-France attacks and the dismantling of a terrorist cell in Verviers having foiled imminent attacks, to deal with the terrorist threat and protect the "points" sensitive territory. The operation was put in place 16 January 2015 and ended on 1 April 2021.
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