1969 · Biafran Heartland Theater
1969
Throughout 1969, the Nigerian Air Force — whose MiG-17 jets were frequently flown by foreign mercenaries, including Egyptian pilots — conducted repeated strikes on civilian markets, hospitals, and refugee gatherings in the Biafran heartland. The raids killed hundreds of civilians per attack and had no clear military targets. Journalists documented the attacks, and photographs of bombed markets — filled with women and children buying food — were published worldwide.
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