Battle of Podujevo

The Battle of Podujevo (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.

Battle
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. Before reaching the village of the ZOLL headquarters, the Yugoslav forces were met with strong resistance of the KLA at Tabe. A fierce battle ensued and dozens of Yugoslav attacks were repelled, leaving the Yugoslav forces with reportedly heavy losses. 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.