Iconic historical photographs.
Already in the mid-1980s, it became clear that Soviet policy in Afghanistan is a stub. Limited contingent of Soviet troops in the DRA in cooperation with local government forces did not allow the Mujahideen to take control of the major cities of the country, however, to completely neutralize the armed gangs of the opposition was not. February 15, 1989, the Friendship Bridge between the USSR and Afghanistan had passed the last units of the 40th army. In this review, the photo, which was taken shortly before the withdrawal of Soviet troops from the DRA.
1. Antiaircraft means of defense
After the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan significantly complicate the situation on the Soviet-Afghan border.
2. Column of Soviet troops
Column of Soviet tanks and military trucks leaving Afghanistan, 7 February 1989.
3. The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan
The beginning of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, may 1988.
4. Soviet and Afghan officers
Soviet and Afghan officers posing to press in the center of Kabul, 20 October 1986.
5. The building in the center of Kabul
Soviet soldiers in the center of Kabul, 19 October 1986.
6. Rescue operation
Afghan firefighters and a girl, died as a result of a powerful explosion in Central Kabul, 14 may 1988.
7. Soviet soldiers
Soviet soldiers in Kabul, February 10, 1989.
8. Military base in Kabul
Soviet aircraft, cars and shells at the air base in Kabul, January 23, 1989.
9. The approach
The Soviet plane was landing at Kabul airport, 8 February 1989.
10. The Afghan guerrillas
Afghan guerrillas with American portable anti-aircraft missile systems stinger in 1987.
11. The Afghan leader of the guerrilla
Afghan guerrilla leader Ahmad Shah Massoud surrounded by the Mujahideen in 1984.
12. The Mujahideen
The mujahidin with anti-aircraft guns, 20 July 1986.
13. Wrecked Soviet vehicles
Wrecked Soviet vehicles in the North-East of Pakistan, February, 1984.
14. Soldiers with German shepherds
Soviet soldiers with German shepherds trained to find mines. Kabul, may 1, 1988.
15. The attack on the Soviet column
Mujahideen 10 kilometers from Herat, waiting for the Soviet convoy on 15 February 1980.
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