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Operation Magistral
1987 - 1988 • Paktia
Location of province XY (see filename) in Afghanistan
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Historical Overview
Operation Magistral was a Soviet Army military operation during the Soviet–Afghan War that began in late November 1987 and ended in early January 1988.
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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