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Battle of Kunar

1985 • Kunar Durchbruch

Historical Overview

Major Soviet operation to relieve besieged border posts.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Sov. victory (Tact.).

Sov. & DR Afghan

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: ca. 11.000
  • Casualties: gering

Mujahideen

  • Commander: unbekannt
  • Strength: ca. 4.000
  • Casualties: hoch

Strategic Context

Cutting off supply lines from Pakistan.

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