Operation Red Dagger (2008 AD)

Operation Red Dagger (Islamic Republic of Afghanistan vs Taliban) took place in 2008 AD during War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Battle facts

• Year: 2008 AD
• Date: 2008-12-26
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
• Side A: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
• Side B: Taliban
• Commanders (A): Brigadier Gordon Messenger RM
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: approx. 5+ killedRoughly 100 confirmed killed at minimum (+1 senior commander)
• Outcome: Coalition victory
• Coordinates: 31.000°, 64.000°

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Wikipedia article on Operation Red Dagger · Wikidata entry

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