THE ROLE OF UZBEKISTANI SOLDIERS IN MILITARY OPERATIONS DURING THE AFGHAN WAR (1979–1989)
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Soviet–Afghan War, Uzbekistan, Uzbekistani soldiers, Limited Contingent of Soviet Forces in Afghanistan (OKSVA), Afghan opposition forces, People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), Panjshir operations, Tajbeg Palace, Badaber Uprising, military historyAbstract
Approximately 62,000 military personnel from Uzbekistan participated in the Afghan War (1979–1989) as members of the Limited Contingent of Soviet Forces in Afghanistan. Many of these soldiers fulfilled their military duty under difficult combat conditions, while more than 1,500 lost their lives during the conflict. This article examines the participation of Uzbekistani soldiers in major military operations conducted against Afghan opposition forces, analyzes their role in key combat engagements, and highlights their contribution to the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan. The study also discusses the military experience of Uzbek servicemen and its historical significance within the broader context of the Soviet–Afghan War.
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