January 1993 airstrikes on Iraq

January 1993 Air Strikes on Iraq
Part of the Iraqi no-fly zones conflict and the Persian Gulf Conflicts
An F-16C of the 23rd FS in 1992, similar to the one that 1st Lt. Craig Stevenson flew on Jan 17, 1993.
Date January 13, 1993 – January 22, 1993 Location Southern Iraq, Northern Iraq Result Indecisive Operation Southern Watch continues
Belligerents
United States  United Kingdom  France	Iraq
Commanders and leaders
George H. W. Bush (Before January 21) Bill Clinton (After January 21) Colin Powell	Saddam Hussein
Strength
1 Kitty Hawk Class Carrier 3 Cruisers 1 Type 42 Destroyer 1 Frigate 71 Carrier Aircraft Numerous Land Based Aircraft	Numerous AAA and SAM defenses MiG-23 Flogger (Iraqi Air Force)
Casualties and losses
None	1 MiG-23 Flogger Various SAMs and AAA 1 soldier killed
5 civilians dead and 7 wounded

During January 1993, numerous coalition airstrikes occurred against Iraq in response to actions by the latter predominantly due to the No-Fly Zone in Southern Iraq.