The Russian invasion of Afghanistan was the first time the USSR had invaded a country outside of Europe since the Second World War.
On December 27th, 2020, Russia invaded Afghanistan. The invasion was launched under the pretext of eliminating ISIS in the country, but it was widely believed that Russia’s true motive for invading was to keep NATO out of Central Asia. The move marked a major shift in Russia’s foreign policy and came as a surprise to many in the international community. Here’s how Russia ended up invading Afghanistan and why it happened.
What is happening in Afghanistan?
Since 2001, NATO has been involved in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The operation began following 9/11 and has been ongoing ever since. It aims to defeat Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups operating within the country as well as provide security for Afghan citizens and prevent any further terrorist attacks on Western soil.
