The Siege of Urgun was a military engagement that took place during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Between August 1983 and January 1984 Mujahideen forces laid siege to the town of Urgun, that was defended by a garrison of troops loyal to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. The mujahideen tried to take the town by storm using tanks, but despite making initial progress, they were eventually driven back and the siege was lifted.

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  • 1984-01-16 (xsd:date)
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  • DRA: At least 243 captured
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  • 23px Afghan Mujahideen
  • Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
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  • DRA/Soviet victory
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  • 800+
  • DRA: 900 (garrison)
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  • DRA: At least 243 captured
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  • 23px Afghan Mujahideen
  • Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
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  • 1984-01-16 (xsd:date)
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  • DRA/Soviet victory
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  • 800+
  • DRA: 900 (garrison)
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  • The Siege of Urgun was a military engagement that took place during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Between August 1983 and January 1984 Mujahideen forces laid siege to the town of Urgun, that was defended by a garrison of troops loyal to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. The mujahideen tried to take the town by storm using tanks, but despite making initial progress, they were eventually driven back and the siege was lifted.
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  • Districts of Paktika province
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  • 600 killed (Soviet claim)
  • DRA: At least 243 captured
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  • Siege of Urgun
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  • August 1983 - January 16, 1984
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  • DRA/Soviet victory
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  • 800+
  • DRA: 900 (garrison)
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  • The Siege of Urgun was a military engagement that took place during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. Between August 1983 and January 1984 Mujahideen forces laid siege to the town of Urgun, that was defended by a garrison of troops loyal to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. The mujahideen tried to take the town by storm using tanks, but despite making initial progress, they were eventually driven back and the siege was lifted.
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  • Siege of Urgun
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  • Siege of Urgun
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