Oraovica

Oraovica (Ораовица) is a village near Preševo, southern Serbia. About 8000 people (Albanians) live in the village.

In May 2001, the town was attacked and occupied by the Albanian guerilla UÇPMB, but was 2 days later liberated by the Serbian Army, who killed several guerillas making the 200-300 insurgents leave the village.

The 14th century church of St. George was destroyed by ethnic Albanians

Coordinates: 42°19′00″N 21°39′00″E / 42.3167°N 21.65°E / 42.3167; 21.65