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Battle of Jaji

17 Apr 1987 – 13 Jun 1987 · 33.67° N, 69.37° E

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When
17 Apr 1987 – 13 Jun 1987
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
33.67° N, 69.37° E
Description
The Battle of Jaji took place on April 17, 1987, in Paktia province, during the first stage of the withdrawal of Soviet forces during the Afghanistan war3.

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Battle of Jaji

1987 battle during the Soviet–Afghan war

The Battle of Jaji was fought during the Soviet–Afghan War between Soviet Army units, and their allies of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan against Maktab al-Khidamat in Paktia Province. This battle occurred in May 1987, during the first stage of withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan. The objective was to relieve a besieged garrison at Ali Sher, and cut off supply lines to the Mujahideen from Pakistan.

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