What the records say
- When
- 27 Jun 2006 – 5 Apr 2007
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 32.07° N, 64.83° E
- Description
- British-led military operation that lasted between June 2006 and April 2007
Siege of Sangin
Military engagement between Taliban insurgents and the British Army
The siege of Sangin was a military engagement which occurred between June 2006 and April 2007, between Taliban insurgents and the British Army during the war in Afghanistan. During the engagement, the district centre of Sangin District in Helmand Province was occupied by British forces and was completely surrounded by Taliban fighters. At one point fighting became intensive, causing General David J.
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