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Battle for Hill 3234

1988 • Paktia Verteidigung

Historical Overview

Successful defense by a paratrooper company.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Sov. victory.

Soviet Union

  • Commander: Waleri Wostrotin
  • Strength: 39
  • Casualties: 6

Mujahideen

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: ca. 250
  • Casualties: ca. 100

Strategic Context

Part of Op. Magistral; securing supply routes.

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