What happened on June 13 1999?

On June 13, 1999, the United States launched a military operation in the Kosovo War, which had been ongoing since 1998. This day marked the beginning of a NATO-led air campaign against Serbian forces in Kosovo, aimed at stopping the humanitarian crisis and widespread ethnic cleansing of Albanians. The conflict had significant implications for regional stability and international relations, leading to the eventual establishment of a UN-administered Kosovo.