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Russia remembers deadly war in Afghanistan

Published: 25 December, 2007, 06:08

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It's 28 years since Soviet troops marched into Afghanistan, beginning a conflict which had far-reaching consequences. About 14,500 Soviet service personnel lost their lives in a controversial campaign that lasted more than nine years.

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Monument to soldiers who perished in the Afghanistan war 25.12.2007, 06:04

Russia remembers deadly war in Afghanistan

It's 28 years since Soviet troops marched into Afghanistan, beginning a conflict which had far-reaching consequences. About 14,500 Soviet service personnel lost their lives in the controversial campaign, which lasted more than nine years.

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