2014 Kunar Offensive
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2014 Kunar Offensive refers to a 2014 armed conflict of the War in Afghanistan, between the Afghan Army and a terrorist group, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). It occurred in the Dangam district of eastern Kunar province, in Afghanistan bordering on Pakistan.[2]
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Part of War in Afghanistan (2001–present) | |||||
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2,000 militants[3] | |||||
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5 soldiers killed (official sources)[4] 6 civilians killed[4] | 21 killed, 33 wounded (official sources)[2] |
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The offensive was launched by the Afghan Army on 22 December 2014 after Kunar province had been the site of armed clashes since 12 December 2014.[4] It was a joint operation involving support from the Pakistan Army, aimed at destruction of TTP sanctuaries in Kunar province.[1]