Battle of Tora Bora (2001 AD)

Battle of Tora Bora (Islamic State of Afghanistan vs 055 Brigade & Turkistan Islamic Party & Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi) took place in 2001 AD during War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Battle facts

• Year: 2001 AD
• Date: 2001-12-17
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
• Side A: Islamic State of Afghanistan
• Side B: 055 Brigade, Turkistan Islamic Party, Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi
• Commanders (A): Bismillah Khan, Hazrat Ali, Abdul Zahir Qadir, Mohammed Zaman, Tommy Franks
• Commanders (B): Osama bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Abdul Latif Nasir (alleged), Hasan Mahsum, Sufi Muhammad
• Casualties: approx. Afghan militias: Unknown Coalition: None220 killed, 60 captured
• Outcome: US-led coalition victory Beginning of the Taliban insurgency Osama bin Laden escaped Tora Bora stronghold destroyed
• Coordinates: 34.117°, 70.217°

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