Siege of Urgun (1984 AD)

Siege of Urgun (Afghanistan vs 23px Afghan Mujahideen & Islamic Union & Hezb-e Islami Khalis & NIFA & Haqqani network) took place in 1984 AD during Soviet-Afghan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1984 AD
• Date: 1984-01-16
• 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: approx. 243 surrenderedSoviet claim: 600 killed
• Outcome: Afghanistan victory
• Coordinates: 32.941°, 69.180°

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