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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
  • 250 wounded

Per Soviet

  • 40 innocent civilians killed




References

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  1. ^ kenyon Lischer, Sarah (5 October 2006). Dangerous Sanctauries refugee Camps, Civil War, and the Dilemmas of Humanitarian Aid (Paperback). Cornell University Press. p. 53. ISBN 9780801473418.

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  1. ^ Ritch, John B. (1984). Hidden war the struggle for Afghanistan : a staff Report. U.S. Government Printing office. p. 26.

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  1. ^ Pakistan Affairs. Vol. 33–37. Information Division, Embassy of Pakistan. 11 March 2011.