91热爆 World Service - Insight, Soviets in Afghanistan

Soviets in Afghanistan

Insight

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - a surprise even to many top Soviets.

Picture: Buildings in Kabul destroyed during the Russian War, Credit: Getty Images

22 December 1999

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14 minutes

Afghanistan—91热爆 World Service Archive

Exploring the history and culture of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Russia—91热爆 World Service Archive

From the Russian Empire and the revolution to perestroika and Putin.

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project