Battle of Jaji
1987 battle during the Soviet–Afghan war / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Jaji was fought during the Soviet–Afghan War between Soviet Army units, and their allies of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan against Maktab al-Khidamat in Paktia Province. This battle occurred in May 1987, during the first stage of withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan.[4] The objective was to relieve a besieged garrison at Ali Sher, and cut off supply lines to the Mujahideen from Pakistan.[5] The battle is primarily known for the participation of the Arab foreign fighter and future founder of Al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, who acquired his reputation as a divine jihadist warrior as a result of the Mujahideen victory during this battle. Bin Laden led a group of some 50 Arab foreign fighters during this battle, of which at least 13 were killed in action.
Battle of Jaji | |||||||
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Part of the Soviet–Afghan War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Soviet Union Republic of Afghanistan |
Maktab al-Khidamat Supported by: Afghan mujahideen Pakistan | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Boris Gromov M. Najibullah |
Osama bin Laden (WIA) Abdullah Azzam Abu Ubayda (WIA) Abu Hafs | ||||||
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Strength | |||||||
~200 Paratroopers[2] Unknown number | Unknown[2][3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown Unknown |
80+ killed |