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In 1984, Afghan and Soviet Air Forces attacked Pakistani frontier towns, killing over 100 people. Afghan forces used both air and ground attacks, while Soviet MIGs bombed a Waziristan village, causing the deaths of 40 civilians. This assault highlighted the conflict's devastating impact on border communities.

1984 Afghan Cross-Border Raid on Pakistan
Date1984
Location
Result Soviet - Afghan victory
Belligerents

Afghanistan Democratic Republic of Afghanistan

Pakistan Pakistan
Commanders and leaders

AfghanistanBabrak Karmal

AfghanistanNazar Mohammad (Afghan communist)

PakistanMuhammad Zia-ul-Haq

PakistanIqbal Khan (general)
Units involved

Afghanistan Democratic Republic of Afghanistan:

 Soviet Union:

Pakistan Pakistan

Strength

Afghanistan Democratic Republic of Afghanistan: Unknown

 Soviet Union: 2 MiG-27
Unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown

Per Afghanistan

  • More than 100+ killed[2]
  • 250 wounded[3]

Per Soviet

  • 40 civilians killed[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Pakistan Affairs, Volumes 33-37. Information Division, Embassy of Pakistan. 2001.
  2. ^ Kenyon Lischer, Sarah (5 October 2006). Dangerous Sanctuaries: Refugee Camps, Civil War, and the Dilemmas of Humanitarian Aid. Cornell University Press. p. 54. ISBN 9780801473418.
  3. ^ American Foreign Policy, Current Documents. Historical Division, Bureau of Public Affairs. 1987.
  4. ^ Ritch, John B (1984). Hidden War: The Struggle for Afghanistan : a Staff Report. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1984. p. 26.