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| territory = [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] KLA forces keep Llapashtica under their control
| territory =
| result = Yugoslav victory<ref name="reliefweb28dec">{{cite web| work=reliefweb| url=https://reliefweb.int/report/serbia/kosovo-diplomatic-observer-mission-daily-report-28-dec| title= Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission Daily Report; 28 Dec.| date= 28 December 1998| access-date=15 June 2022}}</ref>
| result = Ceasefire
* {{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} Dozens of Yugoslav offensives repelled<ref name="llapi">{{cite web |title=22 vjet nga beteja e Tabeve të Llapashticës, betejë në të cilën ranë heroikisht 10 dëshmorë të Llapit |url=http://www.llapi.info/22-vjet-nga-beteja-e-tabeve-te-llapashtices-beteje-ne-te-cilen-rane-heroikisht-10-deshmore-te-llapit/ |website=llapi.info |date=24 December 2020}}</ref>
* [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] KLA manages to keep the ZOLL headquarters under their control<ref name="llapi" />
| combatant1 = {{flag|Serbia and Montenegro|name=Yugoslavia}}<ref>{{cite web| work=The New York Times| url= https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/27/world/army-backers-of-milosevic-on-kosovo-are-promoted.html?gwh=C5A786816F1F61DAD2857558BAEF4E7D| title= Army Backers Of Milosevic On Kosovo Are Promoted| date= 27 December 1998| access-date= 28 November 2012}}</ref>
| combatant1 = {{flag|Serbia and Montenegro|name=Yugoslavia}}<ref>{{cite web| work=The New York Times| url= https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/27/world/army-backers-of-milosevic-on-kosovo-are-promoted.html?gwh=C5A786816F1F61DAD2857558BAEF4E7D| title= Army Backers Of Milosevic On Kosovo Are Promoted| date= 27 December 1998| access-date= 28 November 2012}}</ref>
| combatant2 = [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] [[Kosovo Liberation Army]]
| combatant2 = [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] [[Kosovo Liberation Army]]
| strength1 = {{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} 250 policemen<br>{{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} 13+ armored vehicles<ref name="reliefweb22dec">{{cite web|url=http://reliefweb.int/node/42340 |title=Serbia: Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission Daily Report ; 22 Dec. &#124; ReliefWeb |publisher=Reliefweb.int |date=1998-12-22 |access-date=2012-01-30}}</ref><br>{{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} [[T-55]] and [[M-84]] tanks<ref> https://www.shutterstock.com/de/editorial/image-editorial/near-podujevo-kosovo-yugoslavia-crew-serbian-t-55-8348555b</ref><ref>https://www.shutterstock.com/de/editorial/image-editorial/near-podujevo-kosovo-yugoslavia-russian-made-t-55-8350822b</ref>
| strength1 = {{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} 250 policemen<br />{{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} 13 armored vehicles<ref name="reliefweb22dec">{{cite web|url=http://reliefweb.int/node/42340 |title=Serbia: Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission Daily Report ; 22 Dec. &#124; ReliefWeb |publisher=Reliefweb.int |date=1998-12-22 |access-date=2012-01-30}}</ref>
| strength2 = [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] 25 militants<ref name="reliefweb22dec" />
| strength2 = [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] 25 militants<ref name="reliefweb22dec" />
| casualties1 = {{flagicon|FR Yugoslavia}} 1 killed<br/> {{flagicon|FR Yugoslavia}} 6 wounded<ref>{{cite news |title=Kosovo Reported Quiet After 4 Days of Clashes |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/29/world/kosovo-reported-quiet-after-4-days-of-clashes.html?gwh=8A2AC0019A02CC4F7D15043B1469CB06 |work=The New York Times |date=29 December 1998}}</ref><br/> KLA claim:<br>{{flagicon|FR Yugoslavia}} 8 tanks destroyed<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRcMmPtMlZA</ref><br/>{{flagicon|FR Yugoslavia}} 4 [[M53/59 Praga]] destroyed<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRcMmPtMlZA</ref><br/>{{flagicon|FR Yugoslavia}} 2 armored vehicles destroyed<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRcMmPtMlZA</ref><br/>{{flagicon|FR Yugoslavia}} 2 [[Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer]] destroyed <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRcMmPtMlZA</ref>
| casualties1 = 1 killed<br/>6 wounded<ref name="NYT">{{cite web| work=The New York Times| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/29/world/kosovo-reported-quiet-after-4-days-of-clashes.html?gwh=8A2AC0019A02CC4F7D15043B1469CB06| title= Kosovo Reported Quiet After 4 Days of Clashes| date= 29 December 1998| access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref>
| casualties2 = [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] 10 killed<ref>{{cite web| work=Llapi Info| url=http://www.llapi.info/22-vjet-nga-beteja-e-tabeve-te-llapashtices-beteje-ne-te-cilen-rane-heroikisht-10-deshmore-te-llapit/| title= 22 vjet nga beteja e Tabeve të Llapashticës, betejë në të cilën ranë heroikisht 10 dëshmorë të Llapit| date= 24 December 2020| access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref>
| casualties2 = 10 killed<ref>{{cite web| work=Llapi Info| url=http://www.llapi.info/22-vjet-nga-beteja-e-tabeve-te-llapashtices-beteje-ne-te-cilen-rane-heroikisht-10-deshmore-te-llapit/| title= 22 vjet nga beteja e Tabeve të Llapashticës, betejë në të cilën ranë heroikisht 10 dëshmorë të Llapit| date= 24 December 2020| access-date=10 January 2022}}</ref>
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} [[Sreten Lukić]]
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Serbia and Montenegro}} [[Sreten Lukić]]
| commander2 = [[File:Emblema_e_UÇK-së.svg|22px]] [[Kadri Kastrati]]
| commander2 = Unknown
| units1 = [[File:SAJ emblem.png|20px]] [[Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (Serbia)|Special Anti-Terrorist Unit]]
| units1 = [[File:SAJ emblem.png|20px]] [[Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (Serbia)|Special Anti-Terrorist Unit]]
| units2 =
| units2 = Unknown
| notes =
| notes =
| campaignbox = {{Campaignbox Kosovo War}}
| campaignbox = {{Campaignbox Kosovo War}}
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==Battle==
==Battle==
The battle occurred between 23–27 December 1998.{{cn|date=May 2024}} According to international monitors who contributed to [[Operation Eagle Eye (Kosovo)|Operation Eagle Eye]], this battle shattered a ceasefire called on by foreign forces. At the conclusion of the fighting, the [[Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission]] monitored a convoy of Yugoslav Army vehicles.<ref name="reliefweb28dec" />
The Battle occurred between 23–27 December 1998. Yugoslav forces had the goal of destroying the ZOLL (Zone of Operations “Llap”) headquarters of the KLA.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rama |first=Arton |date=2020-12-24 |title=22 vjet nga beteja e Tabeve të Llapashticës, betejë në të cilën ranë heroikisht 10 dëshmorë të Llapit |url=https://www.llapi.info/22-vjet-nga-beteja-e-tabeve-te-llapashtices-beteje-ne-te-cilen-rane-heroikisht-10-deshmore-te-llapit/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Llapi.info |language=en-US}}</ref> Before reaching the village of the ZOLL headquarters, the Yugoslav forces were met with strong resistance of the KLA at Tabe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rama |first=Arton |date=2020-12-24 |title=22 vjet nga beteja e Tabeve të Llapashticës, betejë në të cilën ranë heroikisht 10 dëshmorë të Llapit |url=https://www.llapi.info/22-vjet-nga-beteja-e-tabeve-te-llapashtices-beteje-ne-te-cilen-rane-heroikisht-10-deshmore-te-llapit/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Llapi.info |language=en-US}}</ref> A fierce battle ensued and dozens of Yugoslav offensives were shattered, leaving the Yugoslav forces with heavy losses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rama |first=Arton |date=2020-12-24 |title=22 vjet nga beteja e Tabeve të Llapashticës, betejë në të cilën ranë heroikisht 10 dëshmorë të Llapit |url=https://www.llapi.info/22-vjet-nga-beteja-e-tabeve-te-llapashtices-beteje-ne-te-cilen-rane-heroikisht-10-deshmore-te-llapit/ |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Llapi.info |language=en-US}}</ref> According to international monitors who contributed to [[Operation Eagle Eye (Kosovo)|Operation Eagle Eye]], this battle shattered a ceasefire called on by foreign forces. At the conclusion of the fighting, the [[Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission]] monitored a convoy of Yugoslav Army vehicles.<ref name="reliefweb28dec">{{cite web| work=reliefweb| url=https://reliefweb.int/report/serbia/kosovo-diplomatic-observer-mission-daily-report-28-dec| title= Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission Daily Report; 28 Dec.| date= 28 December 1998| access-date=15 June 2022}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 22:37, 30 May 2024

Battle of Podujevo
Part of the Kosovo War
Date23–27 December 1998
Location
Podujevo, Kosovo, Yugoslavia
Result Yugoslav victory[2]
Belligerents
 Yugoslavia[1] Kosovo Liberation Army
Commanders and leaders
Serbia and Montenegro Sreten Lukić Unknown
Units involved
Special Anti-Terrorist Unit Unknown
Strength
Serbia and Montenegro 250 policemen
Serbia and Montenegro 13 armored vehicles[3]		 25 militants[3]
Casualties and losses
1 killed
6 wounded[4]		 10 killed[5]

The Battle of Podujevo (Albanian: Beteja e Tabeve te Llapashticës; Serbian: Битка код Подујева, Bitka kod Podujeva) was fought in the Kosovo War between the Yugoslav Special Anti-Terrorist Unit and KLA insurgents in the village of Llapashtica e Epërme in the municipality of Podujevo. These events started after the death of a policeman who was killed by KLA militants in the area.[6]

Battle

The battle occurred between 23–27 December 1998.[citation needed] According to international monitors who contributed to Operation Eagle Eye, this battle shattered a ceasefire called on by foreign forces. At the conclusion of the fighting, the Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission monitored a convoy of Yugoslav Army vehicles.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Army Backers Of Milosevic On Kosovo Are Promoted". The New York Times. 27 December 1998. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission Daily Report; 28 Dec". reliefweb. 28 December 1998. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Serbia: Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission Daily Report ; 22 Dec. | ReliefWeb". Reliefweb.int. 22 December 1998. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Kosovo Reported Quiet After 4 Days of Clashes". The New York Times. 29 December 1998. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  5. ^ "22 vjet nga beteja e Tabeve të Llapashticës, betejë në të cilën ranë heroikisht 10 dëshmorë të Llapit". Llapi Info. 24 December 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Europe: Serb policeman killed in Kosovo". BBC News. 21 December 1998. Retrieved 30 January 2012.

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