Operation Magistral (1988)

Operation Magistral (Afghanistan vs Haqqani network) took place in 1988 during Soviet-Afghan War.

Battle facts

Year: 1988
Date: 1988-01-10
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Soviet-Afghan War
Side A: Afghanistan
Side B: Haqqani network
Commanders (A): Boris Gromov, Shahnawaz Tanai
Commanders (B): Jalaluddin Haqqani
Casualties: 24 killed 56 wounded 300 killed 700 wounded (Afghanistan), 300+ killed (Haqqani network)
Outcome: DRA–Soviet victory
Coordinates: 33.600°, 69.500°