What the records say
- When
- 18 Jun 2008 – 19 Jun 2008
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 31.65° N, 65.65° E
- Description
- 2008 battle during the War in Afghanistan
Battle of Arghandab (2008)
Battle during the War in Afghanistan
The Battle of Arghandab, codenamed Operation IBRAT by the insurgents, began on June 18, 2008, when NATO-led forces attacked Taliban militants in response to Taliban attacks in Arghandab District and Kandahar in Afghanistan. The battle in Arghandab marked the second time in less than a year that the Taliban tried to take control of the area.
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