Operation Scorpion
Operation Scorpion was a joint United States–Iraqi air assault offensive targeting insurgents near the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq. It was led by an Iraqi command and targeted 8 villages in the area. By the end of the operation, around 52 suspected insurgents were detained.
For the World War II operation, see Operation Scorpion (World War Two).
For the corruption plot in Venezuela, see Operación Alacrán.
Operation Scorpion | |||||||
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Part of the Iraq War | |||||||
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Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
None reported | 52 detained | ||||||
![]() ![]() Kirkuk Location of Kirkuk within Iraq |
Timeline
Post-invasion insurgency (2003–2006)
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