Here is a timeline of key events during the Desert Storm time period:
August 2, 1990: Iraqi forces invade Kuwait, swiftly taking control of the country.
August 6, 1990: The United Nations Security Council passes Resolution 660, condemning the invasion of Kuwait and demanding Iraq's immediate withdrawal.
November 29, 1990: The UN Security Council passes Resolution 678, authorizing the use of force to expel Iraq from Kuwait if it fails to comply with Resolution 660 by January 15, 1991.
January 16, 1991: After the deadline set by the UN Security Council passes, the United States and its coalition forces launch Operation Desert Storm, a military campaign aimed at liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
January 17-23, 1991: The coalition forces conduct intense airstrikes against Iraqi military targets, establishing air supremacy over the region.
January 24-28, 1991: The ground phase of Operation Desert Storm begins, with coalition forces launching a massive offensive to push Iraqi troops out of Kuwait.
February 25, 1991: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein announces Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait.
March 3, 1991: A ceasefire is declared, marking the end of the Gulf War.
The Desert Storm time period refers to the period from the invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990, to the end of the Gulf War on February 28, 1991, encompassing the military conflict and its aftermath.