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Today on May 15, 1988: Soviet Forces Begin Afghan Withdrawal
Twenty-six years ago, on May 15, 1988, Soviet troops began the nine-month process of withdrawing from Afghanistan. Some 100,000 troops would leave the country by February 15, 1989.
Soviet troops begin their withdrawal from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988.
A Soviet camp in Khairaton during the final phase of the pullout
A convoy of Soviet armored personnel vehicles leaves Afghanistan on February 15, 1989, considered the end of the withdrawal.
Twenty-six years ago, on May 15, 1988, Soviet troops began the nine-month process of withdrawing from Afghanistan. Some 100,000 troops would leave the country by February 15, 1989.
Soviet troops begin their withdrawal from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988.
A Soviet camp in Khairaton during the final phase of the pullout
A convoy of Soviet armored personnel vehicles leaves Afghanistan on February 15, 1989, considered the end of the withdrawal.
