Operation Cyclone

1979 – 1989

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency armed and funded the Afghan mujahideen fighting the Soviet Union, largely through Pakistan's intelligence service. It became one of the largest covert operations of the CIA.

Participants

Before and after

Led to
Badaber uprising April 26–27, 1985

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Operation Cyclone