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Russo-Afghan War

Soviet–Afghan War
Part of the Wars in Afghanistan and the Cold War
Mortar attack on Shigal Tarna garrison, Kunar Province, 87.jpg
Mujahideen fighters in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan in 1987
Date December 24, 1979 – February 15, 1989
(9 years, 1 month, 3 weeks and 1 day)
Location Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Result
Belligerents

Soviet Union Soviet Union

Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Supported by:
 India

 East Germany (1979-1980)

Sunni Mujahideen:

Shia Mujahideen:

Supported by:

Maoist factions:
Commanders and leaders

Mulavi Dawood Executed (AMFFF)

Faiz Ahmad Executed
Strength

Soviet forces:

  • 620,000 total
  • 115,000 at peak

Afghan forces:

  • 55,000

Mujahideen:

200,000–250,000
Casualties and losses
Soviet forces:
Afghan forces:
  • 18,000 killed
 Mujahideen:
  • 75,000–90,000 killed
  • 75,000+ wounded (tentative estimate)
Pakistan:
  • 300+ killed
  • 1 F-16 fighter jet shot down
Iran:
  • 2 AH-1J helicopters shot down
  • Unknown number killed
Civilians (Afghan):

Soviet Union Soviet Union

Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Supported by:
 India

Sunni Mujahideen:

Shia Mujahideen:

Supported by:

Maoist factions:

Mulavi Dawood Executed (AMFFF)


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