Operation Strike of the Sword

Quand

2 juil. 2009 – 20 août 2009

Type

Opération militaire

Coordonnées

31.00° N, 64.00° E

Description

US-led offensive in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan during 2009

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2009, US & UK v. Taliban, Afghanistan

Operation Strike of the Sword or Operation Khanjar was a US-led offensive in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. About 4,000 Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as well as 650 Afghan troops were involved, supported by NATO planes. The operation began when units moved into the Helmand River valley in the early hours of July 2, 2009.

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