Battle of Lashkargah
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The Battle of Lashkargah was fought between the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and the Taliban for control of the city of Lashkargah. The United States supported Afghan forces with airstrikes. The fighting started in late July 2021, and clashes occurred around the governor's residence, NDS headquarters, police headquarters, and prison. The police headquarters was captured by the Taliban on 12 August 2021, and the last government forces evacuated or surrendered in the night from 12 to 13 August 2021. More than 40 civilians were also killed in the fortnight-long fighting.
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2021 Battle of Lashkargah
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | Battle of Lashkar Gah (2020) | armed conflict | Wikidata | |
| event | armed conflict | 2006 | Friendly fire incident at Sangin | United States, battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 2010 | Operation Moshtarak | United States, United Kingdom, battle, military operation | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 2021 | Battle of Lashkargah | battle | Wikidata |