Battle of Farah

Battle of Farah
Part of the Afghan War
Battle of Farah is located in Afghanistan
Battle of Farah

Location of Farah, Afghanistan
Date14–16 May 2018
Location32°20′37″N 62°7′10″E / 32.34361°N 62.11944°E / 32.34361; 62.11944
Result Afghan government victory and recapture of Farah
Belligerents

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Supported by:
Resolute Support Mission

Afghanistan Taliban
Commanders and leaders
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani
(President of Afghanistan)
Afghanistan Hibatullah Akhundzada
(Supreme Commander)
Strength
Hundreds
Casualties and losses
25 killed[1]
63 killed
(Taliban claim)
300 killed[1]
9 killed, 11 injured
(Taliban claim)
[2]
5 civilians killed[1]

The Battle of Farah began on 14 May 2018, when Taliban fighters launched an assault on the city of Farah, located in western Afghanistan.

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  2. ^ "Zabihulla-M on Twitter: "#Farah - Mujahidin took over most regime compounds inside city - Objective was to crush enemy (63 killed) & seize military equipment, both successfully achieved - Mujahidin withdrew without problems - Only 9 Mujahidin martyred & 11 injured"". Archived from the original on 16 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.