Battle of Erbil (1996)

Battle of Erbil (1996)
Part of the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War
DateAugust 31, 1996
LocationErbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan
Result

Major Iraqi and KDP victory

Iraqi forces helps the KDP on fighting against the PUK
Belligerents

KDP Supported by:

 Ba'athist Iraq
PUK
Casualties and losses
Unknown 1000+ killed
Many civilians displaced and killed

The Battle of Erbil was a battle that took place in the city of Erbil during the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War in 1996.

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