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BattleofArghandab

1987–1987

In 1987, the Battle of Arghandab was fought between Afghanistan and Russia against Pakistan.

Era
1987–1987
SIDES
3
⚔ CONFLICT PROXY WAR

BattleofArghandab

⚔ Cold War · 1945–1991 is part of this war
Afghanistan Afghanistan Russia
VS
Pakistan
Start: 22.05.1987 End: 01.06.1987 Duration: 10 days Participants: 3 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
Battle of Arghandab
Date
1987–1987
Type
proxy war
Duration
10 days
Participants
Afghanistan Russia Pakistan
Parent War
Cold War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 3 participants
Afghanistan
Afghanistan Afghanistan Primary Russia Russia Primary
VS
Pakistan Pakistan Primary
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature