Soviet offensive on Sharafat Koh Canyons | |||||||
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Part of Soviet-Afghan War | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
200 tanks | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Heavy Mujahideen losses, including Mohammad Shah's son |
In 1985, Mujahideen leadership disputes led to their fragmentation into tribal units in different canyons: Haji Abdul Kheleq's Noorzai in Shaykh Razi Baba, Haji Ghulan Rasul Shiwani's Alizai and Barakzai in Kale-e Amani, and Mawlawi Mohammad Shah's Achakzai in Kale-e Kaneske. They Soviets clashed with artillery and airstrikes, killing Shah's son and forcing their retreat.[1] [2]They then targeted Kale-e Amani, causing heavy losses, before moving on to the already abandoned Shaykh Razi Baba, ending Mujahideen control at Sharafat Koh and pushing them to relocate bases in Iran.[1][2]