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Battle of Kunduz (2016) 2016

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Key facts

Year2016Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraPost-1945 (1946 onwards)derived from year
LocationAfghanistanNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictWar in Afghanistan (2001–2021)Wikidata P361
Coordinates36.7286, 68.8681Wikidata P625

About the battle

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.

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Location

36.7286, 68.8681 · Afghanistan

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