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°
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