Battle of Jaji (1987 AD)

Battle of Jaji (Republic of Afghanistan vs Maktab al-Khidamat & Supported by: & Afghan mujahideen & Pakistan) took place in 1987 AD during Soviet-Afghan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1987 AD
• Date: 1987-06-04
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Soviet-Afghan War
• Side A: Republic of Afghanistan
• Side B: Maktab al-Khidamat, Supported by:, Afghan mujahideen, Pakistan
• Commanders (A): Boris Gromov, Mohammed Najibullah
• Commanders (B): Abdullah Azzam, Osama bin Laden, Abu Ubayda, Abu Hafs
• Casualties: approx. Unknown Unknown80+ killed
• Outcome: MAK victory Soviet/Afghan government failure to capture the MAK base
• Coordinates: 33.674°, 69.374°

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