Battle of Lashkargah 2021
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 29 July 2021 – 13 August 2021 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Post-1945 (1946 onwards) | derived from year |
| Location | Afghanistan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 31.5831, 64.3692 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Lashkargah was fought between the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and the Taliban for control of the city of Lashkargah. The United States supported Afghan forces with airstrikes. The fighting started in late July 2021, and clashes occurred around the governor's residence, NDS headquarters, police headquarters, and prison. The police headquarters was captured by the Taliban on 12 August 2021, and the last government forces evacuated or surrendered in the night from 12 to 13 August 2021. More than 40 civilians were also killed in the fortnight-long fighting.
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