Operation Scorpion

In this article, we are going to explore the impact of Operation Scorpion on today's society. Operation Scorpion has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent times, as it has generated conflicting opinions and has aroused the interest of a wide spectrum of the population. Throughout this article, we will analyze different aspects related to Operation Scorpion, from its origin to its influence in different areas of daily life. Likewise, we will examine different perspectives and studies that shed light on Operation Scorpion, with the aim of providing a comprehensive view of this phenomenon that is so relevant today.

Operation Scorpion
Part of the Iraq War
Date24 March 2006 – 25 March 2006
Location35°28′0″N 44°19′0″E / 35.46667°N 44.31667°E / 35.46667; 44.31667
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
None reported 52 detained
Kirkuk is located in Iraq
Kirkuk
Kirkuk
Location of Kirkuk within Iraq

Operation Scorpion was a joint United StatesIraqi 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.

References

  1. ^ Petersen, Roger D. Death, Dominance, and State-Building: The US in Iraq and the Future of American Military Intervention. United States, Oxford University Press, 2024. 290.