Operation Anaconda (2002)

Operation Anaconda (Coalition: & Afghanistan vs Taliban & border|23px al-Qaeda & border|23px Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan) took place in 2002 during War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Battle facts

• Year: 2002
• Date: 2002-01-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
• Side A: Coalition:, Afghanistan
• Side B: Taliban, border|23px al-Qaeda, border|23px Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan
• Commanders (A): Franklin L. Hagenbeck, Frank Wiercinski, Rowan Tink, Zia Lodin
• Commanders (B): Saif-ur-Rehman Mansoor, border|23px Tohir Yo'ldosh
• Casualties: 7 killed 8 killed (7 in the Battle of Takur Ghar) 82 wounded 2 MH-47 Chinook lost in the Battle of Takur Ghar (Coalition: & Afghanistan), border|23px 500+ killed United States claimed: border|23px 800 killed (side B)
• Outcome: Coalition victory
• Coordinates: 33.367°, 69.183°

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