ISLAMABAD: Wea­pons left behind by Soviet and Nato forces in Afghanistan are still accessible in its eastern provinces, as well as Pakistan’s tribal districts, as restrictions imposed by Kabul ...

Spetsnaz were more than just elite commandos—they were the Soviet Union’s secret weapon in Afghanistan. Deployed for high-risk missions, these covert operatives reshaped modern warfare.

Sophisticated American military equipment left behind during the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan is increasingly being used by militants in Pakistan, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), ...

The special military operation in Ukraine ... timed to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, the general recounted that the most difficult period ...

When asked whether the Soviet Union should have sent troops to Afghanistan, 42% of those polled said no, while 31% said yes. Another 27% found it difficult to answer the question. Most of those ...