Operation Magistral
November 19, 1987 – January 10, 1988 · Operation Magistral
Result DRA–Soviet victory
Soviet and Afghan forces opened the road to besieged Khost (approximate position).
Soviet Union and Afghan government
Mujahideen
Other
Strength and losses
Soviet Union Strength 20,000 · Killed 24
Afghanistan Strength 8,000 · Killed 300
- Strength
- 9,000–20,000
- Killed
- 300