Battle of Kunduz (2016)
Battle of Kunduz (2016) | |||||||
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Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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![]() Abdul Salam | ||||||
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soldiers Unknown number of police forces | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
40+ killed unknown wounded | 90+ killed and dozens injured | ||||||
200 civilian casualties 24,000 people displaced[3] | |||||||
Kunduz within Afghanistan |
The Battle of Kunduz occurred on 3 October 2016 in the Afghan city of Kunduz between Afghan National Security Forces and Taliban insurgents. It occurred exactly a year after the 2015 battle when the Taliban briefly controlled the city.
Battle
According to the Taliban, a four pronged attack was launched on Kunduz on the morning of 3 October 2016. They later claimed to have seized several checkpoints and the city's roundabout. Afghanistan special forces were flown in from
On 4 October, Afghan forces managed to regain control of the city center.[6]
On 12 October, Afghan security forces cleared Kunduz of Taliban fighters after more than a week of fighting.[2]
Casualties
According to the Kunduz provincial health director, at least 151 were wounded and one was killed.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "US Military Conducts Airstrikes in Troubled Afghan City". 5 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Officials: Afghan forces clear Kunduz of Taliban". 12 October 2016.
- ^ "U.N. says situation 'rapidly deteriorating' in embattled Afghan city". Reuters. 6 October 2016.
- ^ British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Afghan forces regain control of key city of Kunduz after Taliban raid". CNN. 4 October 2016.
- ^ Mashal, Mujib; Rahim, Najim (4 October 2016). "Afghan Forces Push Taliban Out of Kunduz Center, Officials Say". The New York Times.