Italian missions abroad
Where we were and where we are today. 130 international missions of the Italian Armed Forces from 1950 to today, reconstructed based on official dates of the intervention areas.
Seventy-five years beyond the borders
The first was AFIS – Amministrazione fiduciaria italiana della Somalia, in 1950. Since then the Italian Armed Forces have operated in 70 different theaters, among countries and maritime areas, with 130 documented missions: 87 concluded and 43 still ongoing.
The longest-standing commitment still active is UNMOGIP, launched in 1959: 67 years of continuous presence. The most distant theater ever reached is East Timor, with 12.544 kilometers as the crow flies from Rome (INTERFET – Operazione "Stabilize", 1999 – 2000).
The decade of maximum expansion is the one that began in 2010, with 35 missions launched. The prevailing framework remains that of the United Nations, ahead of NATO and the European Union.
The most recent ones were authorized in 2026: Bilateral Mission in Iraq, Bilateral Mission in Somalia, Financial Police Mission in Tunisia.
The price of this commitment is documented for 22 missions, in which 160 Italian military personnel fell. The most serious losses in Afghanistan, in Iraq and in the Congo, where in November 1961 the massacre of Kindu cost the lives of thirteen airmen from the 46ª Brigata aerea. The attribution of the fallen to individual missions is derived from the cross-reference between the list of names published by the Ministry of Defense and the chronology of the episodes. The total considers military personnel and auxiliary corps staff, not civilians who died in the same theaters.
The dates indicate the period of actual deployment of Italian personnel. Main source: Italian Defence General Staff, list of intervention areas as at 31 December 2022 — determination of the Chief of Defence Staff of 17 May 2023, ref. M_D AB05933 REG2023 0353209, supplemented for subsequent missions by the Council of Ministers resolution of May 14, 2026 and by Armed Forces sources.
Complete archive
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Bilateral Mission in Iraq
New bilateral mission authorized for 2026 following the reconfiguration of the international coalition, to ens...
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Iraq | Bilateral | from 2026 | In progress | — | + |
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New bilateral mission authorized for 2026 following the reconfiguration of the international coalition, to ensure the continuity of Italian support to Iraqi security forces. It provides for up to 196 personnel units and five aircraft. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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Bilateral Mission in Somalia
New bilateral mission authorized for 2026, in addition to MIADIT training activities, focused on strategic are...
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Somalia | Bilateral | from 2026 | In progress | — | + |
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New bilateral mission authorized for 2026, in addition to MIADIT training activities, focused on strategic areas to protect national interests. It provides for up to 45 personnel units. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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Financial Police Mission in Tunisia
New bilateral mission authorized for 2026 for consulting, technical assistance and training in support of the...
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Tunisia | Bilateral | from 2026 | In progress | — | + |
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New bilateral mission authorized for 2026 for consulting, technical assistance and training in support of the Tunisian Maritime National Guard, with up to 22 Financial Police personnel units. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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EUNAVFOR Aspides
European Union naval defensive operation for the protection of maritime routes in the Red Sea, launched in 202...
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Red Sea and northwestern Indian Ocean | EU | from 2024 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union naval defensive operation for the protection of maritime routes in the Red Sea, launched in 2024. Italy was entrusted with tactical command of the mission. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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Operation "Levante"
National military deployment for humanitarian and medical interventions in support of the Palestinian populati...
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Gaza Strip and surrounding area | Bilateral | from 2024 | In progress | — | + |
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National military deployment for humanitarian and medical interventions in support of the Palestinian population, launched in 2024 with land, naval and air assets. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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Bilateral mission in Burkina Faso
Bilateral support mission authorized by Parliament but not yet launched.
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Burkina Faso | Bilateral | from 2023 | In progress | — | + |
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Bilateral support mission authorized by Parliament but not yet launched. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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EUMAM Ukraine and NSATU
European Union military assistance mission in support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, accompanied by the NATO S...
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EU and national territory | EU | from 2022 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union military assistance mission in support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, accompanied by the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine initiative. Training takes place on the territory of Member States: the Italian contribution consists of training modules conducted in Italy, without deployment of personnel in Ukraine. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026; Servizio europeo per l'azione esterna |
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Forward Land Forces and deployments on the eastern flank
Enhancement of military deployments on the eastern flank of the Alliance, with national contributions in Latvi...
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NATO's eastern flank | NATO | from 2022 | In progress | — | + |
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Enhancement of military deployments on the eastern flank of the Alliance, with national contributions in Latvia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania as part of the Forward Land Forces. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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EUMAM Mozambique
European Union military assistance mission for the training of Mozambican armed forces, with reference to Cabo...
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Mozambique | EU | from 2021 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union military assistance mission for the training of Mozambican armed forces, with reference to Cabo Delgado province. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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Aeronaval deployment in the Gulf of Guinea
National aeronaval deployment for presence, surveillance and security activities in the Gulf of Guinea, launch...
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Gulf of Guinea | Bilateral | from 2020 | In progress | — | + |
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National aeronaval deployment for presence, surveillance and security activities in the Gulf of Guinea, launched on 4 September 2020. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUNAVFOR MED – Operation "Irini"
European Union naval operation tasked with implementing the UN arms embargo towards Libya, launched on April 1...
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Central-Southern Mediterranean | EU | from 2020 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union naval operation tasked with implementing the UN arms embargo towards Libya, launched on April 1, 2020 in replacement of operation "Sophia". Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Bilateral cooperation mission in Tunisia
Bilateral cooperation mission in support of Tunisian security forces.
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Tunisia | Bilateral | from 2019 | In progress | — | + |
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Bilateral cooperation mission in support of Tunisian security forces. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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NATO Mission in Iraq
NATO advisory and training mission in support of Iraqi defense institutions and security forces, with Italian...
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Iraq | NATO | from 2018 | In progress | — | + |
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NATO advisory and training mission in support of Iraqi defense institutions and security forces, with Italian participation from October 1, 2018. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MIASIT
Italian bilateral mission of assistance and support in Libya, launched on January 1, 2018 from the reconfigura...
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Libya | Bilateral | from 2018 | In progress | — | + |
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Italian bilateral mission of assistance and support in Libya, launched on January 1, 2018 from the reconfiguration of the operation "Ippocrate", which integrated health and humanitarian activities together with some technical support tasks in favor of the Libyan coast guard. The command is in Tripoli, while the Task Force "Ippocrate" operates in Misrata with the field hospital, whose security is entrusted to paratroopers of the "Folgore" and infantrymen of the marine Brigade "San Marco". |
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MISIN
Bilateral support mission in the Republic of Niger, launched on January 1, 2018, for strengthening the capabil...
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Niger and Sahel | Bilateral | from 2018 | In progress | — | + |
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Bilateral support mission in the Republic of Niger, launched on January 1, 2018, for strengthening the capabilities of local security forces in countering illegal trafficking and terrorist threats in the Sahel. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Guardia di Finanza Mission in Libya
Bilateral Guardia di Finanza mission for assistance and training in support of Libyan authorities.
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Libya | Bilateral | from 2018 | In progress | — | + |
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Bilateral Guardia di Finanza mission for assistance and training in support of Libyan authorities. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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EUCAP Somalia
European Union civilian mission for the development of maritime security capabilities, which succeeded EUCAP N...
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Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean | EU | from 2017 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union civilian mission for the development of maritime security capabilities, which succeeded EUCAP Nestor on 1 March 2017. The mandate has been extended until 28 February 2027. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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NATO Framework for the South
NATO initiative to strengthen the security framework on the southern flank of the Alliance, with regional hub...
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Southern Mediterranean | NATO | from 2017 | In progress | — | + |
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NATO initiative to strengthen the security framework on the southern flank of the Alliance, with regional hub at the Naples command. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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UNSMIL
United Nations Support Mission in Libya, supporting the political process and stabilization. Italian military...
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Libya and Tunisia | UN | from 2016 | In progress | — | + |
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United Nations Support Mission in Libya, supporting the political process and stabilization. Italian military personnel participation began on 14 September 2016. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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NATO Operation "Sea Guardian"
NATO maritime security operation in the Mediterranean, which succeeded the "Active Endeavour" operation in 201...
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Mediterranean Sea | NATO | from 2016 | In progress | — | + |
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NATO maritime security operation in the Mediterranean, which succeeded the "Active Endeavour" operation in 2016. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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MIBIL
Italian bilateral training mission in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces, launched on 28 January 2015.
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Lebanon | Bilateral | from 2015 | In progress | — | + |
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Italian bilateral training mission in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces, launched on 28 January 2015. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Device for needs in the Middle East and Asia
Military personnel deployed from 1 January 2015 in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and at the United...
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United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Tampa | Bilateral | from 2015 | In progress | — | + |
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Military personnel deployed from 1 January 2015 in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and at the United States command in Tampa, for needs related to international missions in the Middle East and Asia. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Mediterraneo Sicuro"
National aeronaval surveillance and maritime security system, launched on 12 March 2015 as "Mare Sicuro" and r...
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Mediterranean Sea | Bilateral | from 2015 | In progress | — | + |
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National aeronaval surveillance and maritime security system, launched on 12 March 2015 as "Mare Sicuro" and renamed "Mediterraneo Sicuro" on 10 August 2022. Since 2017 the area of operations has been extended to Libyan territorial waters. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Anti-Daesh Coalition – Operation "Prima Parthica"
National contribution to the international coalition countering the terrorist threat of Daesh, launched on 3 O...
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Iraq | Coalition | from 2014 | In progress | 1 | + |
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National contribution to the international coalition countering the terrorist threat of Daesh, launched on 3 October 2014. It includes operations Inherent Resolve, Prima Parthica and Centuria, as well as staff personnel at coalition headquarters.
Italian Fallen: 1
Chief Petty Officer Roberto Morfé of the Italian Navy, who died of natural causes in Baghdad in September 2015. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Italian Military Support Base in Djibouti
National base in active service since January 1, 2014, logistical hub for Italian operations in the Horn of Af...
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Djibouti | Bilateral | from 2014 | In progress | — | + |
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National base in active service since January 1, 2014, logistical hub for Italian operations in the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean. It ensured the transit of evacuated Italian nationals from Sudan in 2023. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MIADIT Palestine
Bilateral training mission for Palestinian security forces, conducted by the Carabinieri.
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Palestine | Bilateral | from 2014 | In progress | — | + |
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Bilateral training mission for Palestinian security forces, conducted by the Carabinieri. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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EUBAM Libya
European Union civilian mission to assist in the management of Libyan borders, with Italian personnel from the...
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Libya | EU | from 2013 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union civilian mission to assist in the management of Libyan borders, with Italian personnel from the State Police, Financial Police, and the judiciary. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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MIADIT Somalia and Djibouti
Bilateral training mission for Somali and Djiboutian police forces and Djiboutian armed forces, conducted by t...
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Djibouti | Bilateral | from 2013 | In progress | — | + |
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Bilateral training mission for Somali and Djiboutian police forces and Djiboutian armed forces, conducted by the Carabinieri. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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EUTM Somalia
European Union training mission in support of Somali armed forces, with Italian participation from April 7, 20...
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Somalia | EU | from 2010 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union training mission in support of Somali armed forces, with Italian participation from April 7, 2010. The mandate is extended until February 28, 2027. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUNAVFOR Atalanta
First European-led military maritime operation to counter piracy off the Horn of Africa and protect merchant t...
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Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and southern Red Sea | EU | from 2009 | In progress | — | + |
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First European-led military maritime operation to counter piracy off the Horn of Africa and protect merchant traffic. Italian participation began on 7 March 2009. The mandate has been extended until 28 February 2027. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EULEX Kosovo
European Union civil mission in Kosovo in the rule of law sector, launched on 15 June 2008, with Italian perso...
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Kosovo | EU | from 2008 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union civil mission in Kosovo in the rule of law sector, launched on 15 June 2008, with Italian personnel from the State Police and the Carabinieri. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUPOL COPPS
European Union civil mission in support of the Palestinian police, with personnel from the Italian State Polic...
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Palestine | EU | from 2006 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union civil mission in support of the Palestinian police, with personnel from the Italian State Police. Fonti: Deliberazione del Consiglio dei ministri 14 maggio 2026 |
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Operation "Joint Enterprise" (KFOR)
NATO operation in the western Balkans, which took over on 28 April 2005 from "Joint Guardian". It includes KFO...
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Kosovo | NATO | from 2005 | In progress | 2 | + |
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NATO operation in the western Balkans, which took over on 28 April 2005 from "Joint Guardian". It includes KFOR, the Multinational Specialized Unit, the Military Liaison Office in Belgrade and the NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo. Italy maintains one of the most substantial contingents and has commanded it on several occasions.
Italian Fallen: 2
Deaths from natural causes or undetermined circumstances at the bases in Dečani and Novo Selo. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNFICYP
United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus, active since 1964 with interposition tasks along the demarcation...
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Cyprus | UN | from 2005 | In progress | — | + |
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United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus, active since 1964 with interposition tasks along the demarcation line. Italian military personnel participation dates from 11 July 2005. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUBAM Rafah
European Union civilian mission at the Rafah crossing, between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, launched on 25 Novemb...
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Palestine | EU | from 2005 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union civilian mission at the Rafah crossing, between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, launched on 25 November 2005 at the request of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Italian participation continued until 31 December 2021; the mission was reactivated in January 2025 to coordinate the daily transit of wounded and sick persons, with a Carabinieri contingent framed within the European Gendarmerie Force. |
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EUFOR Althea
European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, launched on 2 December 2004 to replace the NATO S...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | EU | from 2004 | In progress | — | + |
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European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, launched on 2 December 2004 to replace the NATO SFOR mission, for the enforcement of the Dayton agreements. The Integrated Police Unit also operates within it. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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NATO Headquarters Sarajevo
NATO Command established in Sarajevo on December 1, 2004 following the handover to EUFOR Althea, with tasks of...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | NATO | from 2004 | In progress | — | + |
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NATO Command established in Sarajevo on December 1, 2004 following the handover to EUFOR Althea, with tasks of cooperation in defence reform and support to Bosnian authorities. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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NATO Baltic Air Policing
National contribution to the NATO air surveillance and defense system for the airspace of Estonia, Latvia, and...
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Lithuania | NATO | from 2004 | In progress | — | + |
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National contribution to the NATO air surveillance and defense system for the airspace of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, conducted from Šiauliai air base with Eurofighter aircraft. From July 2026, Italy will command the mission with the Air Task Force "Baltic Thunder III". |
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NATO Headquarters Skopje
NATO Command established on 17 June 2002 as part of the reconfiguration of the Alliance's presence in the Balk...
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North Macedonia | NATO | from 2002 | In progress | — | + |
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NATO Command established on 17 June 2002 as part of the reconfiguration of the Alliance's presence in the Balkans, with liaison and support functions to Macedonian authorities. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MINURSO
United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, headquartered in Laayoune with tasks of monitorin...
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Western Sahara | UN | from 1991 | In progress | — | + |
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United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, headquartered in Laayoune with tasks of monitoring the ceasefire. Italian participation dates from 27 September 1991. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MFO – Multinational Force and Observers
Multinational force established by the Camp David Accords to guarantee peace between Egypt and Israel. The Ita...
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Sinai Peninsula | Coalition | from 1982 | In progress | — | + |
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Multinational force established by the Camp David Accords to guarantee peace between Egypt and Israel. The Italian Navy has participated since April 1, 1982 with the 10° Gruppo Navale Costiero stationed in Sharm el-Sheikh, with patrol vessels of the "Esploratore" class and the task of verifying freedom of navigation in the Strait of Tiran. Participation is financed by the MFO and has indefinite duration. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNIFIL – Operation "Leonte"
United Nations mission in southern Lebanon. Italian participation has been ongoing since 3 July 1979 and inclu...
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Southern Lebanon | UN | from 1979 | In progress | 6 | + |
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United Nations mission in southern Lebanon. Italian participation has been ongoing since 3 July 1979 and includes the naval component of the Maritime Task Force; since 29 August 2006, following the force reconfiguration, the national contingent has operated within Operation "Leonte" under the command of the Western Sector. It is the longest-running Italian mission currently in progress. In August 2025, the United Nations Security Council approved its renewal only until the end of 2026: this will be followed by an orderly withdrawal lasting one year, with the mission ceasing in 2027, forty-nine years after its establishment.
Italian Fallen: 6
Includes the four personnel who fell in the AB-205 helicopter accident of ITALAIR near Tibnin on 6 August 1997 and two subsequent deaths. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNMOGIP
United Nations military observer group along the control line between India and Pakistan. The Italian Defense...
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India and Pakistan | UN | from 1959 | In progress | — | + |
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United Nations military observer group along the control line between India and Pakistan. The Italian Defense General Staff dates the Italian area of intervention to January 3, 1959; however, Italy's participation with unarmed military observers dates back to 1949, when the Country was not yet a member of the United Nations, and for this reason it is considered the first international mission of Italian Defense. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUCAP Sahel Niger
European Union civilian mission to strengthen Niger's security forces, with Italian participation from 1 Janua...
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Niger | EU | 2013 – 2024 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union civilian mission to strengthen Niger's security forces, with Italian participation from 1 January 2013. Following the revocation of the agreement announced by Niamey in December 2023, the mission concluded on 30 June 2024. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUMPM Niger
European Union military partnership mission in Niger, launched in 2023 and led by Italy. In December 2023, the...
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Niger | EU | 2023 – 2024 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union military partnership mission in Niger, launched in 2023 and led by Italy. In December 2023, the Nigerien military junta withdrew its consent to the deployment; the Council did not extend the mission beyond 30 June 2024. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MINUSMA
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, with Italian participation from 1 Ju...
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Sahel | UN | 2013 – 2023 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, with Italian participation from 1 July 2013. The mission completed its withdrawal on 31 December 2023. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Evacuation of Nationals from Sudan
National evacuation operation conducted in April 2023 at the outbreak of clashes between the Sudanese Army and...
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Sudan | Bilateral | 2023 – 2023 | Concluded | — | + |
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National evacuation operation conducted in April 2023 at the outbreak of clashes between the Sudanese Army and Rapid Support Forces. Directed by the Interforces Operational Command, it deployed over 200 military personnel in the Joint Evacuation Task Force, with special forces from the 9th regiment "Col Moschin", the Special Intervention Group of the Carabinieri, raiders from the 17th Wing and Air Riflemen from the 16th Wing. Approximately 140 nationals were brought to safety, along with Swiss citizens, personnel from the Apostolic Nunciature, and citizens from other European countries. |
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EUTM RCA
European Union training mission in the Central African Republic, with Italian participation from July 1, 2018...
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Central African Republic | EU | 2018 – 2022 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union training mission in the Central African Republic, with Italian participation from July 1, 2018 to July 28, 2022. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUTM Mali
European Union training mission in support of Malian armed forces and the G5 Sahel joint force. Italian partic...
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Mali | EU | 2013 – 2022 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union training mission in support of Malian armed forces and the G5 Sahel joint force. Italian participation ran from January 11, 2013 to December 12, 2022; the mission was subsequently closed by the Union on May 18, 2024. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Task Force Takuba
European special forces task force in support of Mali's armed forces in the Sahel, dissolved in 2022 following...
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Mali | Coalition | 2021 – 2022 | Concluded | — | + |
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European special forces task force in support of Mali's armed forces in the Sahel, dissolved in 2022 following deterioration of relations with the military junta. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Resolute Support Mission
NATO mission of training, advice and assistance to Afghan security forces, from 1 January 2015 to 29 June 2021...
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Afghanistan | NATO | 2015 – 2021 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO mission of training, advice and assistance to Afghan security forces, from 1 January 2015 to 29 June 2021. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Aquila Omnia"
Airlift for the evacuation of Afghan collaborators and Italian personnel following the fall of Kabul. Launched...
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Afghanistan | Bilateral | 2021 – 2021 | Concluded | — | + |
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Airlift for the evacuation of Afghan collaborators and Italian personnel following the fall of Kabul. Launched on 13 August 2021 and directed by the Joint Operations Command, it deployed over 1,500 military personnel, eight aircraft including KC-767 and C-130J with a transit base in Kuwait and the Joint Evacuation Task Force at Kabul airport. In fifteen days, 87 flights were carried out and 5,011 people were evacuated, of which 4,890 Afghan citizens including 1,301 women and 1,453 children: the highest number of evacuees after the United States and United Kingdom. |
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EUNAVFOR MED – Operation "Sophia"
Naval operation of the European Union under Italian leadership to counter migrant trafficking networks, from 1...
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Central-southern Mediterranean | EU | 2015 – 2020 | Concluded | — | + |
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Naval operation of the European Union under Italian leadership to counter migrant trafficking networks, from 18 May 2015 to 31 March 2020, including training activities for the Libyan Coast Guard. Replaced by operation "Irini". Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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TIPH – Temporary International Presence in Hebron
Civil observation mission in Hebron: an initial phase from May 8 to August 8, 1994, then TIPH 2 from January 2...
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Palestine | Coalition | 1994 – 2019 | Concluded | — | + |
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Civil observation mission in Hebron: an initial phase from May 8 to August 8, 1994, then TIPH 2 from January 29, 1996 to March 31, 2019, when Israel did not renew the mandate. Italy participated with personnel alongside Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUCAP Nestor
European Union mission for the development of regional maritime capabilities in the Horn of Africa, active amo...
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Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean | EU | 2012 – 2017 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union mission for the development of regional maritime capabilities in the Horn of Africa, active among Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, Djibouti and Kenya from 10 August 2012 to 28 February 2017, then reconfigured into EUCAP Somalia. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Ippocrate"
Medical support mission to the Libyan government, centered on the Italian field hospital in Misrata, active fr...
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Libya | Bilateral | 2016 – 2017 | Concluded | — | + |
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Medical support mission to the Libyan government, centered on the Italian field hospital in Misrata, active from September 14, 2016 to December 31, 2017 and then merged into MIASIT. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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NATO anti-piracy operations
Succession of NATO operations against piracy off the Horn of Africa: "Allied Provider" from 25 October to 12 D...
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Gulf of Aden and Somali basin | NATO | 2008 – 2016 | Concluded | — | + |
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Succession of NATO operations against piracy off the Horn of Africa: "Allied Provider" from 25 October to 12 December 2008, "Allied Protector" from 19 June to 16 August 2009 and "Ocean Shield" from 17 August 2009 to 15 December 2016. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUPOL Afghanistan
European Union police mission in Afghanistan, with Italian personnel from 15 June 2007 to 31 December 2016.
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Afghanistan | EU | 2007 – 2016 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union police mission in Afghanistan, with Italian personnel from 15 June 2007 to 31 December 2016. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Active Endeavour"
NATO naval operation in the Mediterranean as part of the fight against international terrorism, with Italian p...
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Mediterranean Sea | NATO | 2001 – 2016 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO naval operation in the Mediterranean as part of the fight against international terrorism, with Italian participation from October 26, 2001 to October 31, 2016. Replaced by "Sea Guardian". Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNTSO
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East, operating between Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Eg...
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Middle East | UN | 1958 – 2015 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East, operating between Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine and Jordan. Italian participation with military observers lasted from June 5, 1958 to March 26, 2015: almost fifty-seven years, the longest ever sustained by Italy.
Italian Fallen: 1
Captain Carlo Olivieri, UN observer, fell on October 6, 1973 in the Sinai in the early hours of the Yom Kippur War. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Military Protection Units
Units of the San Marco marine Brigade embarked on Italian merchant ships for protection against piracy, from 2...
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Indian Ocean | Bilateral | 2011 – 2015 | Concluded | — | + |
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Units of the San Marco marine Brigade embarked on Italian merchant ships for protection against piracy, from 28 October 2011 to 1 June 2015. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUFOR RCA
European Union military operation in the Central African Republic, with Italian participation from 15 June 201...
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Central African Republic | EU | 2014 – 2015 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union military operation in the Central African Republic, with Italian participation from 15 June 2014 to 31 March 2015. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUFOR RD Congo and EUPOL Kinshasa
Series of European Union missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: EUPOL Kinshasa from 2005 to 2007, E...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo | EU | 2005 – 2015 | Concluded | — | + |
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Series of European Union missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: EUPOL Kinshasa from 2005 to 2007, EUFOR RD Congo in support of the 2006 elections, EUSEC from 2007 to 2009 and EUPOL RD Congo until 31 December 2015. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MIL - Italian Military Mission in Libya
Bilateral training mission in support of Libyan military personnel, conducted both in Libya and in Italy. Ende...
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Libya | Bilateral | 2013 – 2015 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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Bilateral training mission in support of Libyan military personnel, conducted both in Libya and in Italy. Ended on January 30, 2015, it had enabled the initial training of approximately 400 Libyan units.
Italian Fallen: 1
Marshal Assistant Corrado Oppizio of the Arma dei Carabinieri, who died of natural causes in the training camp in Tripoli. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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ISAF
International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, with Italian participation from December 28, 2001 to D...
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Afghanistan | NATO | 2001 – 2014 | Concluded | 53 | + |
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International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, with Italian participation from December 28, 2001 to December 31, 2014 and responsibility for the regional western command based in Herat.
Italian Fallen: 53
Data from the Ministry of Defense referring to the ISAF mission only. On the entire commitment in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021, including Resolute Support, Italian casualties are 54, including one civilian cooperant. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Mare Nostrum"
National military and humanitarian operation launched after the Lampedusa shipwreck in October 2013 for rescui...
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Central Mediterranean | Bilateral | 2013 – 2014 | Concluded | — | + |
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National military and humanitarian operation launched after the Lampedusa shipwreck in October 2013 for rescuing migrants at sea and combating human traffickers, concluded in October 2014. Fonti: Marina Militare |
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UNMISS
United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, with Italian participation from January 1, 2012 to Dece...
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South Sudan | UN | 2012 – 2013 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, with Italian participation from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Cirene"
National assistance and reconstruction operation in Libya following the end of the conflict, from 28 April 201...
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Libya | Bilateral | 2011 – 2013 | Concluded | — | + |
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National assistance and reconstruction operation in Libya following the end of the conflict, from 28 April 2011 to 6 September 2013. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNAMA
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, with Italian participation from 8 July 2010 to 31 December 2...
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Afghanistan | UN | 2010 – 2013 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, with Italian participation from 8 July 2010 to 31 December 2013. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNSMIS
United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria, with Italian participation from May 15 to July 22, 2012.
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Syria | UN | 2012 – 2012 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria, with Italian participation from May 15 to July 22, 2012. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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NATO Headquarters Tirana
NATO Command established on 17 June 2002, which took over the functions of COMMZ-West, with duties of coordina...
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Albania | NATO | 2002 – 2011 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO Command established on 17 June 2002, which took over the functions of COMMZ-West, with duties of coordination between Albanian authorities, NATO and international organizations. Concluded on 31 December 2011. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operations "Odyssey Dawn" and "Unified Protector"
International intervention in Libya in 2011: the US-led operation "Odyssey Dawn" from March 19 to 30, followed...
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Libya | NATO | 2011 – 2011 | Concluded | — | + |
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International intervention in Libya in 2011: the US-led operation "Odyssey Dawn" from March 19 to 30, followed by the NATO operation "Unified Protector" until October 31. Italy participated with air and naval assets and made its bases available. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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NATO Training Mission Iraq
NATO training mission for Iraqi security forces, with Italian personnel from 1 August 2004 to 31 December 2011...
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Iraq | NATO | 2004 – 2011 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO training mission for Iraqi security forces, with Italian personnel from 1 August 2004 to 31 December 2011, supported by experts and advisors at the Iraqi Ministry of Defence. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MINUSTAH and Operation "White Crane"
Italian participation in the United Nations stabilization mission in Haiti from 2008 to 2009 and, following th...
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Haiti | UN | 2008 – 2011 | Concluded | — | + |
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Italian participation in the United Nations stabilization mission in Haiti from 2008 to 2009 and, following the January 2010 earthquake, in the national relief operations "White Crane" and "Caravella", concluded on January 2, 2011. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUMM Georgia
European Union monitoring mission in Georgia following the conflict with Russia, with Italian participation fr...
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Georgia | EU | 2008 – 2011 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union monitoring mission in Georgia following the conflict with Russia, with Italian participation from 21 September 2008 to 31 December 2011. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNMIK
United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, with Italian participation from 2 July 1999 to 6 Febr...
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Kosovo | UN | 1999 – 2009 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, with Italian participation from 2 July 1999 to 6 February 2009. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNMIS – Operation "Nilo"
United Nations Mission in Sudan, launched following the Nairobi peace agreements. Italian participation ran fr...
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Sudan | UN | 2005 – 2009 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Mission in Sudan, launched following the Nairobi peace agreements. Italian participation ran from October 17, 2005 to December 31, 2009; in 2005 the national contingent, at battalion level based on the 183rd Nembo parachute regiment and named Task Force "Leone", contributed to the establishment of the mission's military component. |
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EUFOR Chad/CAR – Operation "Nicole"
European Union military operation for the protection of Darfur refugees in Chad and the Central African Republ...
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Chad | EU | 2007 – 2009 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union military operation for the protection of Darfur refugees in Chad and the Central African Republic, from 25 September 2007 to 30 June 2009. The national contribution, named "Nicole", included the Task Force "Ippocrate". Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUPM
European Union police mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Italian personnel from 1 January 2003 to 31 Dece...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | EU | 2003 – 2007 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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European Union police mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Italian personnel from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2007.
Italian Fallen: 1
Superintendent Francesco Niutta of the State Police, died on 20 November 2003 in a road accident between Foča and Sarajevo. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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AMISOM
African Union Mission in Somalia, with Italian participation from July 1 to December 31, 2007.
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Somalia | Coalition | 2007 – 2007 | Concluded | — | + |
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African Union Mission in Somalia, with Italian participation from July 1 to December 31, 2007. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNMEE
United Nations Mission for the monitoring of the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea, with Italian participati...
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Ethiopia-Eritrea Border | UN | 2000 – 2007 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Mission for the monitoring of the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea, with Italian participation from 1 July 2000 to 31 December 2007. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Peace Negotiations for the Nuba Mountains
Italian participation in the Joint Monitoring Mission and the Joint Military Commission for peace negotiations...
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Sudan | UN | 2002 – 2007 | Concluded | — | + |
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Italian participation in the Joint Monitoring Mission and the Joint Military Commission for peace negotiations in central Sudan, from April 1, 2002 to December 31, 2007. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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AMIS
African Union Mission in Sudan, supported by the European Union, with Italian participation from October 20, 2...
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Darfur | Coalition | 2004 – 2007 | Concluded | — | + |
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African Union Mission in Sudan, supported by the European Union, with Italian participation from October 20, 2004 to December 31, 2007. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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ECMM and EUMM
European Community observation mission, later European Union, in former Yugoslavia and Albania. Italian partic...
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Former Yugoslavia and Albania | EU | 1991 – 2006 | Concluded | 4 | + |
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European Community observation mission, later European Union, in former Yugoslavia and Albania. Italian participation ranged from July 18, 1991 to October 18, 2006. On January 7, 1992, near Podrute, a Yugoslav fighter shot down an AB-205 helicopter of the mission: four Italian military personnel and one French military personnel died. Italy did not participate with a military contingent in the UN UNPROFOR force.
Italian Fallen: 4
The four military personnel of the Light Aviation of the Army who fell in the Podrute massacre of January 7, 1992, when a Yugoslav MiG-21 shot down their AB-205 helicopter. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Antica Babilonia"
Italian contingent deployed in the Nassiriya area from May 28, 2003 to December 31, 2006, with tasks of securi...
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Iraq | Coalition | 2003 – 2006 | Concluded | 33 | + |
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Italian contingent deployed in the Nassiriya area from May 28, 2003 to December 31, 2006, with tasks of security, reconstruction and training of local forces. It included the Carabinieri detachment at the Red Cross hospital in Baghdad.
Italian Fallen: 33
Military personnel. The total Italian casualties in Iraq during the period were 39, including six civilians. The most serious loss was the Nassiriya attack on November 12, 2003: 19 Italian victims, of which 12 Carabinieri, 5 Army personnel and 2 civilians. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Enduring Freedom" – Nibbio
Italian participation in the international coalition against terrorism, from November 18, 2001 to December 31,...
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Afghanistan | Coalition | 2001 – 2006 | Concluded | — | + |
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Italian participation in the international coalition against terrorism, from November 18, 2001 to December 31, 2006, with an area of operations extending from Central Asia to the Horn of Africa. The ground component in Afghanistan was named "Nibbio". Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Joint Guardian" (KFOR)
First configuration of the NATO force in Kosovo, from 11 June 1999 to 27 April 2005. The Italian contingent en...
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Kosovo | NATO | 1999 – 2005 | Concluded | 5 | + |
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First configuration of the NATO force in Kosovo, from 11 June 1999 to 27 April 2005. The Italian contingent entered Kosovo on the night of 12 June 1999 reaching Pec. Replaced by Operation Joint Enterprise.
Italian Fallen: 5
Military personnel killed between 1999 and 2001, in incidents involving firearms and from a helicopter crash at Morines. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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EUPOL Proxima and EUPAT
European Union police missions in Macedonia, from 16 September 2003 to 31 December 2005.
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North Macedonia | EU | 2003 – 2005 | Concluded | — | + |
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European Union police missions in Macedonia, from 16 September 2003 to 31 December 2005. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNOWA
United Nations Office for West Africa, with Italian personnel from 1 October 2004 to 30 November 2005.
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West Africa | UN | 2004 – 2005 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Office for West Africa, with Italian personnel from 1 October 2004 to 30 November 2005. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Joint Forge"
Continuation of NATO presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 24 April 1998 to 1 December 2004, until the hando...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | NATO | 1998 – 2004 | Concluded | 3 | + |
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Continuation of NATO presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 24 April 1998 to 1 December 2004, until the handover to the European operation Althea.
Italian Fallen: 3
Two Carabinieri in a road accident in Zvornik in June 1999 and a non-commissioned officer of the 2º Reggimenti Alpini in Sarajevo in May 2002. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Allied Harmony"
Last NATO operation in Macedonia, from December 16, 2002 to March 30, 2003, before the handover to the Europea...
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North Macedonia | NATO | 2002 – 2003 | Concluded | — | + |
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Last NATO operation in Macedonia, from December 16, 2002 to March 30, 2003, before the handover to the European Union. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Concordia"
First military operation of the European Union, which replaced NATO in Macedonia from 31 March to 15 December...
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North Macedonia | EU | 2003 – 2003 | Concluded | — | + |
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First military operation of the European Union, which replaced NATO in Macedonia from 31 March to 15 December 2003. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MONUC
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with Italian participation from 15 December 19...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo | UN | 1999 – 2003 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with Italian participation from 15 December 1999 to 12 September 2003. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNIKOM
United Nations observation mission along the demilitarized zone between Iraq and Kuwait, with Italian particip...
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Iraq-Kuwait Border | UN | 1991 – 2003 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations observation mission along the demilitarized zone between Iraq and Kuwait, with Italian participation from April 18, 1991 to September 30, 2003. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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IPTF Brcko
United Nations International Police Task Force in the Brcko district, with Italian personnel from May 27, 1997...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | UN | 1997 – 2002 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations International Police Task Force in the Brcko district, with Italian personnel from May 27, 1997 to December 31, 2002. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Joint Guardian" – COMMZ-West
Western communications zone, NATO operation under Italian command under KFOR, active from 1 September 1999 to...
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Albania | NATO | 1999 – 2002 | Concluded | — | + |
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Western communications zone, NATO operation under Italian command under KFOR, active from 1 September 1999 to 16 June 2002. Established under the command of the Alpina Brigade "Taurinense", it ensured the flow of supplies to Kosovo through Tirana-Rinas airport and the port of Durrës, with headquarters in Durrës, Tirana, Ure and Puke. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operations "Essential Harvest" and "Amber Fox"
NATO operations conducted from 22 August 2001 to 15 December 2002 for the collection of weapons delivered by A...
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North Macedonia | NATO | 2001 – 2002 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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NATO operations conducted from 22 August 2001 to 15 December 2002 for the collection of weapons delivered by Albanian armed groups and the protection of international observers from the EU and OSCE. The national component was constituted on the 152° Reggimento fanteria "Sassari" with a squadron of "Savoia Cavalleria", and later included the 3° Reggimento alpini, the "Lancieri di Novara", the 183° Reggimento paracadutisti "Nembo" and the 66° Reggimento aeromobile "Friuli".
Italian Fallen: 1
Captain Stefano Rugge, fallen on 8 May 2002 in Tetovo due to a mine explosion. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MAPE
Multinational police advisory element of the Western European Union in Albania, with Italian participation fro...
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Albania | EU | 1997 – 2001 | Concluded | — | + |
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Multinational police advisory element of the Western European Union in Albania, with Italian participation from May 12, 1997 to June 20, 2001. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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MINUGUA
United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala, with Italian participation from 17 July 1995 to 15 August 20...
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Guatemala | UN | 1995 – 2001 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala, with Italian participation from 17 July 1995 to 15 August 2001. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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INTERFET – Operation "Stabilize"
Italian participation in the multinational force led by Australia deployed in East Timor following the indepen...
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East Timor | Coalition | 1999 – 2000 | Concluded | — | + |
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Italian participation in the multinational force led by Australia deployed in East Timor following the independence referendum, from 15 September 1999 to 14 February 2000. The contingent, of approximately 600 personnel from the three Armed Forces and the Carabinieri, included a tactical group of the Army based on the 187° Reggimento paracadutisti of the Brigata "Folgore", with a unit of the Reggimento "Tuscania". It is the mission conducted at the greatest distance from Italy. |
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OSCE Kosovo Verification Mission
OSCE verification mission in Kosovo, with Italian participation from 20 October 1998 to 15 July 1999, supporte...
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Kosovo | Coalition | 1998 – 1999 | Concluded | — | + |
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OSCE verification mission in Kosovo, with Italian participation from 20 October 1998 to 15 July 1999, supported by the Eagle Eye aerial surveillance operation. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Allied Force"
NATO aerial campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, conducted from 24 March to 10 June 1999, in w...
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Federal Republic of Yugoslavia | NATO | 1999 – 1999 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO aerial campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, conducted from 24 March to 10 June 1999, in which Italy participated with air assets and made its bases available. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Allied Harbour" (AFOR)
NATO operation providing humanitarian assistance to Kosovar refugees in Albania, conducted from 11 April to 31...
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Albania | NATO | 1999 – 1999 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO operation providing humanitarian assistance to Kosovar refugees in Albania, conducted from 11 April to 31 August 1999 by the AFOR force under Italian command, with the Multinational Specialized Unit of the Carabinieri. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Joint Guarantor"
NATO multinational force deployed in Macedonia from December 4, 1998 to March 19, 1999, tasked with evacuating...
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North Macedonia | NATO | 1998 – 1999 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO multinational force deployed in Macedonia from December 4, 1998 to March 19, 1999, tasked with evacuating OSCE verifiers from Kosovo should security conditions have required it. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Joint Guard" (SFOR)
NATO stabilization force that succeeded IFOR, with Italian participation from 20 December 1996 to 19 June 1998...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | NATO | 1996 – 1998 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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NATO stabilization force that succeeded IFOR, with Italian participation from 20 December 1996 to 19 June 1998 and a second phase until 31 December 2003.
Italian Fallen: 1
Colonel Roberto Petrucci, who died in Mostar on 23 April 1997. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Alba"
Italian-led multinational operation for securing humanitarian aid during the Albanian crisis, from April 13 to...
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Albania | Coalition | 1997 – 1997 | Concluded | 2 | + |
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Italian-led multinational operation for securing humanitarian aid during the Albanian crisis, from April 13 to August 12, 1997, supported by the naval operation Albania 2 of the 28° Gruppo Navale.
Italian Fallen: 2
An Alpini soldier died in Vlora in July 1997 from the accidental explosion of an explosive device and a naval lieutenant in a diving accident in February 1998. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Embargo operations against former Yugoslavia
Naval and air operations for the enforcement of the embargo decreed against the countries of former Yugoslavia...
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Adriatic and former Yugoslavia | NATO | 1992 – 1996 | Concluded | 4 | + |
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Naval and air operations for the enforcement of the embargo decreed against the countries of former Yugoslavia, conducted from July 16, 1992 to June 18, 1996, supported by SAM activities in Albania and Macedonia.
Italian Fallen: 4
The four airmen of the 46th Air Brigade who fell on Mount Zec on September 3, 1992, when their G.222 in humanitarian flight was shot down by air-to-ground missiles. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Joint Endeavour" (IFOR)
NATO-led implementation force for the Dayton agreements, deployed from December 18, 1995 to December 19, 1996....
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | NATO | 1995 – 1996 | Concluded | 3 | + |
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NATO-led implementation force for the Dayton agreements, deployed from December 18, 1995 to December 19, 1996. The Carabinieri Multinational Specialized Unit also operated there.
Italian Fallen: 3
One Carabinieri officer died in Mostar in December 1995 and two military personnel on January 24, 1996 in Sarajevo and Gradac. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNAVEM III
United Nations Verification Mission in Angola, with Italian participation from August 24, 1995 to December 30,...
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Angola | UN | 1995 – 1996 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Verification Mission in Angola, with Italian participation from August 24, 1995 to December 30, 1996. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Deny Flight"
NATO operation for the enforcement of the no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Italian participation...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | NATO | 1993 – 1995 | Concluded | — | + |
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NATO operation for the enforcement of the no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Italian participation from June 30, 1993 to December 20, 1995 and the use of national air bases. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNOSOM II
United Nations Mission in Somalia under direct UN responsibility, with Italian participation from May 4, 1993...
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Somalia | UN | 1993 – 1995 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Mission in Somalia under direct UN responsibility, with Italian participation from May 4, 1993 to March 1, 1995. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Somalia 3" – United Shield
Multinational operation conducted from 10 January to 25 March 1995 to provide cover for the withdrawal of resi...
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Somalia | Coalition | 1995 – 1995 | Concluded | — | + |
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Multinational operation conducted from 10 January to 25 March 1995 to provide cover for the withdrawal of residual United Nations forces from Mogadishu, with units from the Army and the San Marco Battalion. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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ONUMOZ – Operation "Albatros"
United Nations Mission in Mozambique in support of peace agreements, with Italian contingent from February 18,...
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Mozambique | UN | 1992 – 1995 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Mission in Mozambique in support of peace agreements, with Italian contingent from February 18, 1992 to February 29, 1995. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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ONUSAL
United Nations observation mission in El Salvador, with Italian participation from August 5, 1991 to October 1...
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El Salvador | UN | 1991 – 1995 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations observation mission in El Salvador, with Italian participation from August 5, 1991 to October 1, 1995. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Ibis" – Restore Hope and UNOSOM II
ITALFOR-IBIS contingent deployed in Somalia, articulated in Ibis 1 from December 5, 1992 to May 3, 1993 within...
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Somalia | Coalition | 1992 – 1994 | Concluded | 11 | + |
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ITALFOR-IBIS contingent deployed in Somalia, articulated in Ibis 1 from December 5, 1992 to May 3, 1993 within the "Restore Hope" coalition and Ibis 2 from May 4, 1993 to April 5, 1994 under UN command of UNOSOM II. It was centered on the Parachute Brigade "Folgore", relieved on September 6, 1993 by the mechanized Brigade "Legnano", and included personnel from the Navy and Air Force. The area of responsibility extended from Mogadishu to the border with Ethiopia. During the mission, eleven Italian military personnel lost their lives, a volunteer Red Cross nurse, and two journalists.
Italian Fallen: 11
Data from the Italian Army referring to military personnel. In the same theater, a volunteer Red Cross nurse and two journalists lost their lives. An extended nominal count, including service personnel and deaths occurring in Italy from causes contracted during the mission, reaches thirteen military personnel. |
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Operation "Ippocampo"
National operation for the evacuation of nationals and humanitarian relief during the Rwandan crisis.
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Rwanda | Bilateral | 1994 – 1994 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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National operation for the evacuation of nationals and humanitarian relief during the Rwandan crisis.
Italian Fallen: 1
Sergeant Major Marco Di Sarra of the 9º Reggimento d'assalto paracadutisti "Col Moschin", died from illness contracted on mission. Fonti: Esercito Italiano – Operazioni internazionali concluse |
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Operation "Pellicano"
Humanitarian operation conducted by the Italian Armed Forces to support the Albanian population during the cri...
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Albania | Bilateral | 1991 – 1993 | Concluded | — | + |
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Humanitarian operation conducted by the Italian Armed Forces to support the Albanian population during the crisis following the regime's collapse, with the distribution of over ninety thousand tons of aid in the first phase alone. Fonti: Esercito Italiano – Operazioni internazionali concluse |
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UNTAC
United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, with Italian participation from 23 July 1992 to 22 July 199...
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Cambodia | UN | 1992 – 1993 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, with Italian participation from 23 July 1992 to 22 July 1993. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNIIMOG
United Nations military observer group tasked with verifying the ceasefire at the end of the war between Iran...
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Iran-Iraq Border | UN | 1988 – 1991 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations military observer group tasked with verifying the ceasefire at the end of the war between Iran and Iraq, with Italian participation from August 16, 1988 to March 10, 1991. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Locusta"
Italian contribution to the international coalition in the Gulf War, from 25 September 1990 to 13 March 1991,...
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Persian Gulf | Coalition | 1990 – 1991 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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Italian contribution to the international coalition in the Gulf War, from 25 September 1990 to 13 March 1991, with air and naval assets, supported by operation "Golfo 2" until August 1991.
Italian Fallen: 1
Sailor Cosimo Carlino, embarked on ship Stromboli, killed in Dubai on 13 February 1984. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Operation "Airone"
Humanitarian operation in support of the Kurdish population fleeing after the Gulf War, from April 1st to Nove...
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Iraqi Kurdistan | Coalition | 1991 – 1991 | Concluded | — | + |
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Humanitarian operation in support of the Kurdish population fleeing after the Gulf War, from April 1st to November 30, 1991, with a field hospital and distribution of aid in northern Iraq. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNTAG
United Nations Transition Assistance Group for Namibia's transition to independence, with Italian participatio...
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Namibia and Angola | UN | 1989 – 1990 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Transition Assistance Group for Namibia's transition to independence, with Italian participation from April 1, 1989 to April 7, 1990 and a helicopter component called HELITALY. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Italian Military Force in Lebanon – ITALCON
Italian military contingent deployed in Beirut from September 23, 1982 to March 31, 1984 as part of the multin...
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Lebanon | Coalition | 1982 – 1984 | Concluded | 1 | + |
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Italian military contingent deployed in Beirut from September 23, 1982 to March 31, 1984 as part of the multinational force, with tasks of interposition and protection of the civilian population in Palestinian refugee camps. It included naval units in support of ITALCON.
Italian Fallen: 1
Petty Officer Filippo Montesi of the San Marco Battalion, wounded on March 15, 1983 near the Sabra camp and died on March 22. The only casualty of the mission, against approximately 75 wounded. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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ONUC
United Nations Operation in the former Belgian Congo, from 11 July 1960 to 4 January 1964. The operation inclu...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo | UN | 1960 – 1964 | Concluded | 21 | + |
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United Nations Operation in the former Belgian Congo, from 11 July 1960 to 4 January 1964. The operation included Italian Red Cross Hospital No. 010 and personnel from the Italian Air Force assigned to the UN force, with a detachment from the 46ª Brigata Aerea. It is the first participation of an Italian contingent in a United Nations mission.
Italian Fallen: 21
Includes the thirteen airmen from the 46ª Brigata aerea who fell in the Kindu massacre of 11 November 1961, the four from the Lake Tanganyika incident, and the three from Luluabourg. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNYOM
United Nations Observation Mission in Yemen, with Italian participation from December 20, 1963 to March 5, 196...
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Yemen | UN | 1963 – 1964 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations Observation Mission in Yemen, with Italian participation from December 20, 1963 to March 5, 1964. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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AFIS – Italian Trusteeship Administration of Somalia
Trusteeship administration mandate conferred on Italy by the United Nations. The period of deployment of Armed...
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Somalia | UN | 1950 – 1960 | Concluded | 4 | + |
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Trusteeship administration mandate conferred on Italy by the United Nations. The period of deployment of Armed Forces personnel, including the Guardia di Finanza contingent, runs from 2 February 1950 to 30 June 1960, from the departure of the Security Corps to the end of the mandate. It is the first Italian overseas commitment of the post-war period.
Italian Fallen: 4
Military personnel killed between 1950 and 1959 in ambushes and from causes of service, between Kismayo and Mogadishu. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Military Observers in Laos
Italian officers deployed on behalf of the United Nations as military observers, from October 7 to November 20...
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Laos | UN | 1959 – 1959 | Concluded | — | + |
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Italian officers deployed on behalf of the United Nations as military observers, from October 7 to November 20, 1959. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Airlift for UNEF
Airlift Capodichino – Abu Sueir and personnel transport on behalf of the United Nations Emergency Force, from...
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Egypt | UN | 1956 – 1958 | Concluded | — | + |
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Airlift Capodichino – Abu Sueir and personnel transport on behalf of the United Nations Emergency Force, from November 21, 1956 to May 3, 1958. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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UNMOGIP
United Nations military observer group in Lebanon, with Italian participation from June 19 to December 20, 195...
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Lebanon | UN | 1958 – 1958 | Concluded | — | + |
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United Nations military observer group in Lebanon, with Italian participation from June 19 to December 20, 1958. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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Italian Red Cross Hospital No. 68
Field hospital of the Military Corps of the Italian Red Cross sent during and after the Korean War, operationa...
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South Korea | UN | 1951 – 1955 | Concluded | — | + |
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Field hospital of the Military Corps of the Italian Red Cross sent during and after the Korean War, operational from October 16, 1951 to January 10, 1955. Fonti: Stato Maggiore della Difesa – Elenco delle zone d'intervento, agg. 31 dicembre 2022 |
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