
Battle of Khwakurk
A major battle and confrontation between the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi Army of the Ba'ath regime took place from 19 of July to 5 of September 1988 in the Khwakurk area of the Bradost region. With the intention of seizing control of the areas under the authority of the revolution in the border triangle (Iraq - Iran - Turkey), the Iraqi Army launched a large and widespread attack. During 45 days of fighting and aggression, the Iraqi armed forces were defeated by the Peshmerga forces and suffered heavy human and material losses. On 5 of September 1988 due to several reasons...










