Battle of Arghandab (2008) 2008
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 2008 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Afghanistan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 31.6547, 65.6494 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Arghandab, codenamed Operation IBRAT (lit. admonition) by the insurgents, began on June 18, 2008, when NATO-led forces attacked Taliban militants in response to Taliban attacks in Arghandab District and Kandahar in Afghanistan. The battle in Arghandab marked the second time in less than a year that the Taliban tried to take control of the area.
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