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Niš cluster bombing
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The cluster bombings of Niš were events that occurred on 7 and 12 May 1999 during the coalition-led bombing of Yugoslavia. The first bombing was a significant event involving civilian deaths and the use of cluster bombs during the NATO campaign in Yugoslavia.[4]
Main article: Civilian casualties during Operation Allied Force
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Cluster bombing of Niš | |
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![]() Location of bombsites on 7 May 1999, relative to their intended targets | |
Location | Niš, Serbia, Yugoslavia |
Date | 7 May 1999, 12 May 1999 |
Target | Niš Airport |
Attack type | Aerial bombing |
Deaths | 14[1] to 16[2] |
Injured | 28 on first attack,[1] 11 on second attack[3] |
Perpetrators | Netherlands Air Force |
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