Soviet–Afghan War
war · 1979–1989 · Afghanistan
Cold-War proxy war; long-term destabilisation of Afghanistan.
At a glance
| Type | war |
|---|---|
| Date | 1979–1989 · lasted 10 years |
| Location | Afghanistan |
| Outcome | Soviet occupation resisted by the mujāhidīn; Soviet withdrawal in 1989. |
The reported casualty figures and/or framing of this conflict are contested.