All Battles

Operation Magistral

1987 - 1988 • Paktia Durchbruch

Historical Overview

Last major Soviet offensive to relieve Khost.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Sov. victory.

Sov. & DR Afghan

  • Commander: Boris Gromow
  • Strength: ca. 30.000
  • Casualties: ca. 200

Mujahideen

  • Commander: Jalaluddin Haqqani
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.500

Strategic Context

Securing the highway before the Soviet withdrawal.

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