The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (dec 24, 1979 – feb 15, 1989)
Description:
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. The Soviets organized a massive military airlift into Kabul, involving an estimated 280 transport aircraft and three divisions of almost 8,500 men each.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 24, 1979
feb 15, 1989
~ 9 years