Battle

First Battle of Zhawar

Sep 1985 – Oct 1985 · 33.93° N, 69.16° E

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When
Sep 1985 – Oct 1985
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
33.93° N, 69.16° E
Description
soviet–Afghan War battle

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First Battle of Zhawar

Soviet–Afghan War battle

The First Battle of Zhawar was fought during the Soviet–Afghan War between Afghan Army units, and their allies the Soviet Union, against mujahideen groups of Haqqani and Khalis. Their objective was to destroy the Mujahideen logistic base situated at Zhawar, 3 kilometers from the Durand line.

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