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Battle of Arghandab

1987 • Kandahar
Districts of Kandahar as of January 2004

Districts of Kandahar as of January 2004

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Arghandab was an offensive launched by Afghan government forces, supported by Soviet troops, against mujahideen strongholds in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, in 1987. The operation ended in failure, and the government forces withdrew after suffering heavy losses.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Sov. victory (Tact.).

Sov. & DR Afghan

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 150

Mujahideen

  • Commander: Mullah Naqib
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.500

Strategic Context

Expelling Mujahideen from city outskirts.

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