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Battle of Jalalabad

1989 • Nangarhar Belagerung

Historical Overview

First major rebel assault after Soviet withdrawal.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Gov. victory.

Rep. Afghanistan

  • Commander: Mohammed Nadschibullah
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Mujahideen

  • Commander: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

Strategic Context

Testing the survivability of the communist regime.

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