Siege of Urgun (1983)

Siege of Urgun (Afghanistan vs 23px Afghan Mujahideen & Islamic Union & Hezb-e Islami Khalis & NIFA & Haqqani network) took place in 1983 during Soviet-Afghan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1983
• Date: August 1983
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Soviet-Afghan War
• Side A: Afghanistan
• Side B: 23px Afghan Mujahideen, Islamic Union, Hezb-e Islami Khalis, NIFA, Haqqani network
• Commanders (A): General Jamaluddin Omar, Colonel Sayed Rahman
• Commanders (B): 23px Jalaluddin Haqqani, 23px Arsala Rahmani, 23px Gulbaz Matiullah, 23px Mawlawi Ahmad Gul, 23px Qauzi Kharoti
• Casualties: 243 surrendered (Afghanistan), Soviet claim: 600 killed (side B)
• Outcome: Afghanistan victory
• Coordinates: 32.941°, 69.180°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of Urgun · Wikidata entry