Second Battle of Zhawar
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Second Battle of Zhawar
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The Second Battle of Zhawar was a significant engagement that took place during the Soviet-Afghan War. It pitted Afghan Army units, supported by the Soviet Union, against mujahideen faction led by Jalaluddin Haqqani. The objective of the battle was to destroy the mujahideen's logistical base located in Zhawar, just three kilometers from the Durand Line. The initial offensive, known as the first battle of Zhawar, and was launched in September 1985. DRA divisions, with air support from the Soviet
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Soviet–Afghan War battle
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Zhawar
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2023-06-18T20:42:51Z
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2024-09-02T00:41:18Z
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