30 nov 1983 - Situation on 30 November

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As the month ended, the Chouf District continued to be the scene of frequent artillery and mortar exchanges between the LAF and Druze PSP/PLA forces, complemented by violent clashes at Souk El Gharb, Aytat and other places in the region. The IAF continued to carry air strikes on hostile targets in the Chouf on November 20-21, striking at Bhamdoun, Sofar, Falougha-Khalouat, Ras el Haref, Ras el Matn, Baalechmay and Kobbeyh, losing a F-16 A/B fighter jet to ground anti-aircraft fire over Bhamdoun.