Battle of Maravar Pass

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The Battle of Maravar Pass was an operation of the 1st Company of the 334th Detached Spetsnaz Group in Afghan villages of Sangam and Daridam on April 21, 1985, during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. In the aftermath of the siege, the Soviet commander, Captain Tsebruk had lost his life while engaging the Mujahideen in combat.

This engagement earned them the name ‘Maravar Company.’
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Maravar_Pass
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Coordinates:   34°52'35"N   71°12'0"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago