Uzbin Valley ambush (2008)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 2008
• 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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