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40th Army (Soviet Union)

Army · Soviet Union · December 24, 1979 – February 15, 1989

The Soviet army in Afghanistan.

Recorded for Soviet–Afghan War.

Sub-units 4

345th Independent Guards Airborne Regiment regiment
103rd Guards Airborne Division division
108th Motor Rifle Division division
5th Guards Motor Rifle Division division

Engagements 2

Operation Storm-333 December 27, 1979
Battle for Hill 3234 January 7–8, 1988

Movements

December 27, 1979 – February 14, 1989 Headquarters at Kabul · map
February 15, 1989 Last troops cross into the Soviet Union at Termez · map

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