Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, described the Soviet forces’ withdrawal from Afghanistan as an ‘unforgettable’ event in Moscow’s military history in a message marking the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal. He referred to the decade-long war in Afghanistan as connected to the ‘national interests’ of the Soviet Union and praised the soldiers who served during the Soviet military presence in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
In his message, the Russian president recalled the role of Soviet forces during the Afghan war and regarded it as part of his country’s military record.<\/p>\n
However, some military experts believe that the Red Army invaded Afghanistan without a justified reason, causing extensive damage and suffering to the Afghan people during the ten-year conflict. According to these analysts, the war left heavy human and infrastructural consequences for Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
It is worth noting that 37 years ago, on 15 February 1989, after a decade of military presence and conflict, Soviet forces withdrew from Afghanistan\u2014a milestone in the contemporary history of Afghanistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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