Battle of Lashkar Gah (2021 AD)

Battle of Lashkar Gah took place in 2021 AD during the 2021 Taliban offensive of the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) of the war on terror of the Afghan conflict (1978-present).

Battle facts

• Year: 2021 AD
• Date: 2021-08-13
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: the 2021 Taliban offensive of the War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) of the war on terror of the Afghan conflict (1978-present)
• Commanders (A): Abdul-Ahad Talib, Mawlawi Mubarak
• Commanders (B): Sami Sadat, Ezzatullah Tofan
• Casualties: approx. 5,000+ killed (Afghan government claim, denied by Taliban)Unknown casualties 1,500 surrendered
• Outcome: Taliban victory
• Coordinates: 31.583°, 64.369°

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