Battle of Jaji

The Battle of Jaji was fought during the Soviet–Afghan War between Soviet Army units, and their allies of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan against Maktab al-Khidamat in Paktia Province. This battle occurred in May 1987, during the first stage of withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan. The objective was to relieve a besieged garrison at Ali Sher, and cut off supply lines to the Mujahideen from Pakistan. The battle is primarily known for the participation of the Arab foreign fighter and future founder of Al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, who acquired his reputation as a divine jihadist warrior as a result of the Mujahideen victory during this battle. Bin Laden led a group of some 50 Arab foreign fighters during this battle, of which at least 13 were killed in action.

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1987  Wikidata
battle, Afghanistan, 

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Location: 33.6741, 69.3745, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1987-04-17T00:00:00Z

1987-06-13T00:00:00Z

1987 Battle of Jaji

1924-03-01T00:00:00Z

1925-01-30T00:00:00Z

1924 — 1925 Khost rebellion of 1924–1925

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1924	Khost rebellion of 1924–1925	rebellion	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1987	Battle of Jaji	battle	Wikidata
site	fort		Combat Outpost Dand Patan	outpost	Wikidata
site	fort		Combat Outpost Deysie	outpost	Wikidata
site	fort		Combat Outpost Herrera	outpost	Wikidata
site	fort		Combat Outpost Justice	outpost	Wikidata