The Soviet War in Afghanistan, also known as the Soviet–Afghan War, was a nine-year conflict involving the Soviet Union, supporting the Marxist government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan at their own request, against the Islamist Mujahideen Resistance. The mujahideen found other support from a variety of sources including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and other Muslim nations through the context of the Cold War.
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Duration:
- 9 years (Dec 25, 1979 — Feb 15, 1989)
Location(s):
Includes event:
- Operations Panjsher I-VI ,
- Operation Storm-333 ,
- Operation Magistral ,
- Battle of Jaji ,
- Battle for Hill 3234 ,
- Battles of Zhawar ,
- Siege of Khost ,
- Battle of Maravar Pass ,
- Soviet troop withdrawal from Afghanistan ,
- Operation Arrow
Also known as:
- Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
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