What the records say
- When
- 15 Jul 2009
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 35.24° N, 72.50° E
- Description
- 2009 conflict between Pakistan and Taliban insurgents
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Second Battle of Swat
2009 conflict in Pakistan
The Second Battle of Swat, also known as Operation Rah-e-Rast, was a sub-operation of Operation Black Thunderstorm which began in May 2009 and involved the Pakistan Army and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan militants in a fight for control of the Swat district of Pakistan. The First Battle of Swat had ended with a peace agreement, that the government had signed with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan in February 2009.
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