Operation Mineral

Operation Mineral was a military operation launched by the Rhodesian Security Forces against communist guerrillas in Mozambique. The operation resulted in an ambush, which took place along a road close to Inchope in Manica Province, by the SAS on 9 June 1979. During the raid 30 guerrillas were killed by the special forces, who were also able to capture guerrilla intelligence documents and weapons as well once the ambush was finished. There were no casualties among the Rhodesian troops during the ambush. [1]

Operation Mineral
Part of Rhodesian Bush War
Inchope
Operation Mineral (Mozambique)
Date9 June 1979
Location
Inchope, Manica Province, Mozambique
Result Rhodesian victory
Belligerents
 Zimbabwe Rhodesia ZANLA
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Unknown
Units involved

Rhodesian Army

 unknown
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
none 30 killed

References
  1. Geldenhuys & Preller 2007, pp. 244

Bibliography
  • Geldenhuys, Preller (2007). Rhodesian Air Force Operations with Air Strike Log. Durban, South Africa: Just Done Productions Publishing (published 13 July 2007). ISBN 978-1-920169-61-9. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2018.

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