Uzbin Valley ambush (2008 AD)

Uzbin Valley ambush (ISAF vs Taliban & Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin) took place in 2008 AD during War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).

Battle facts

Year: 2008 AD
Date: 2008-08-18
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Side A: ISAF
Side B: Taliban, Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin
Commanders (A): Capitaine Arnaud Crézé, Colonel de Cevins
Commanders (B): Zabihullah Mujahid, Mullah Rahmatullah
Casualties: approx. 10
Outcome: See aftermath (French/Afghan military victory ; Taliban insurgents propaganda victory)
Coordinates: 34.659°, 69.849°