Afghanistan in the early days after the Soviet invasion. Photo

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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