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BATTLE // April 24, 2015

Battle of Kunduz

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Overview

The Battle of Kunduz took place from April to October 2015 for control of the city of Kunduz, located in northern Afghanistan, with Taliban fighters attempting to seize the city and displace Afghan security forces. On 28 September 2015, the Taliban forces suddenly overran the city, with government forces retreating outside the city. The capture marked the first time since 2001 that the Taliban had taken control of a major city in Afghanistan. The Afghan government claimed to have largely recaptured Kunduz by 1 October 2015 in a counterattack, although local sources in the city disputed the claim made by government officials.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan3,000
    medium
  • Taliban1,500
    medium

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan fielded a 2.0 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Taliban150
    medium10% loss rate

Commanders (6)

Taliban

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