Siege of Sangin

Quand

27 juin 2006 – 5 avr. 2007

Type

Opération militaire

Coordonnées

32.07° N, 64.83° E

Description

British-led military operation that lasted between June 2006 and April 2007

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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