Historical Events tagged with "najibullah"

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Military & Warfare

Soviet Union Withdraws Troops from Afghanistan

February 15th, 1989 36 years ago

The Soviet Union officially announced the complete withdrawal of its armed forces from Afghanistan, marking the end of nearly a decade of military involvement. The withdrawal was the result of declining public support and a growing recognition of the conflict's complexities. On this day, the last Soviet soldier crossed the border back into the Soviet Union, concluding a costly engagement that had deeply affected both nations. The culmination of this withdrawal process was significant not only for Afghanistan but also for the broader geopolitical landscape of the Cold War.

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