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Between 1979 and 1989, the Soviet Union sent approximately 620,000 soldiers to Afghanistan during its military intervention. The conflict, which lasted nearly a decade, involved a significant deployment of troops, peaking at around 100,000 soldiers at various times. This military effort was aimed at supporting the Afghan communist government against insurgent groups, but ultimately led to a costly and protracted war.
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When did Russia invade Afghanistan during cold war?
December 24, 1979
What countries invaded Afghanistan in the last thirty years?
USSR (think Russia) USA
Why did the US supply Afghanistan when they were fighting Russia?
The US and Russia were fighting the Cold War by proxy . The US supported the Afghanistans in the hopes of destabilizing the Soviet Union .
How many soldiers fought for Russia in world war 1?
680,345,578.345
What two countries remained undefeated by napoleon?
Russia for sure was one. There are two countries that you don't want to mess with, Russia and Afghanistan. They may not be as successful as many other countries, but they sure know how to defend themselves. Especially Afghanistan, they have never been defeated and even the mighty US is leaving their country with defeat.
What year did Russia attack Afghanistan?
Russia Attacked Afganistan or precisely mujahideen in Afghanistan in 1979 and war went on till 1989.
How much time passed in the battle between Afghanistan and Russia?
27 December 1979 - 15 February 1989 .
What is Russia's main objective in Afghanistan?
Influence
This country separates Pakistan and Russia?
Afghanistan
What countries have sought control of Afghanistan?
England and Russia.
When did the war of Russia and Afghanistan end?
1979-1989
Has Russia been in any wars?
Russia has been in numerous wars such as WW1 , WW2 , Afghanistan .
Why did Pritain and Russia want control of Afghanistan in the 1800's?
Afganistan is the way from Russia to India.
What is north of china and south of russia?
Mongolia lies to the south of Russia and to the north of China.
When was Union of the Committees of Soldiers' Mothers of Russia created?
Union of the Committees of Soldiers' Mothers of Russia was created in 1989.
What country invaded Afghanistan and led to development of Taliban?
Russia
What is Afghanistan's location?
In Asia, south of Russia and west of China.
