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Timeline of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
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The following items form a partial timeline of the War in Afghanistan. For events prior to October 7, 2001, see 2001 in Afghanistan.
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War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | |||||||||
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Part of the Global War on Terrorism and the Afghan conflict | |||||||||
Clockwise from top-left: American troops in a firefight with Taliban insurgents in Kunar Province; An American F-15E Strike Eagle dropping 2000 pound JDAMs on a cave in eastern Afghanistan; an Afghan soldier surveying atop a Humvee; Afghan and American soldiers move through snow in Logar Province; victorious Taliban fighters after securing Kabul; an Afghan soldier surveying a valley in Parwan Province; British troops preparing to board a Chinook during Operation Black Prince | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
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ISAF/RS phase (2001–2021):![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() Khost Protection Force and other pro-government paramilitaries[13] |
ISAF/RS phase (2001–2021):![]()
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RS phase (2015–2021): ![]()
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Strength | |||||||||
Defence Contractors: 117,227 (Peak Strength, Q2 2012)[45]
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Casualties and losses | |||||||||
Afghan security forces: Coalition:
Wounded: 23,536 Total killed: 76,591 |
Taliban insurgents: ISIL–KP: 2,400+ killed[35] | ||||||||
Civilians killed: 46,319[58] Total killed: 176,206 (per Brown University)[70] | |||||||||
a The continued list includes nations who have contributed fewer than 200 troops as of November 2014.[72] b The continued list includes nations who have contributed fewer than 200 troops as of May 2017.[73] |