The Russian war in Afghanistan

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The Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979-1989) did not start with Islamic fundamentalists, but rather with the Soviet Union's invasion of the country in support of a communist government. It was not a major victory for the Soviet military, as they eventually withdrew, having suffered significant casualties and failing to achieve their objectives. The war contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. The communists were not eradicated as a significant force in the country, and the Taliban did not take control until after the Soviet withdrawal. The war officially ended in 1989 with the Geneva Accords.

The Russian War in Afghanistan