Battle of Ebrahimkhel 2008
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 8 August 2008 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32.1360, 66.9090 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ebrahimkhel took place on August 8, 2008, in Qalat Province, Afghanistan, during the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021). A small U.S. and Afghan force, including Staff Sgt. Jason Kimberling of the U.S. Air Force, engaged an estimated 300 Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters in a prolonged and intense firefight.
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