Capture of Herat
Omars movement captures the province of Kandahar and then captures Herat
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1995 in Afghanistan
Explore 9 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1995.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1995
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Capture of Kandahar
Omars movement captures the province of Kandahar and then captures Herat
Ismail Khan Retreats From Herat
Ismail Khan loses the city as Taliban forces advance into western Afghanistan.
Siege of Herat
Omars movement captures the province of Kandahar and then captures Herat
Siege of Kabul
The Taliban started shelling Kabul in early 1995 but were defeated by forces of the Islamic State Government under Ahmad Shah Massoud
Siege of Kandahar
Omars movement captures the province of Kandahar and then captures Herat
Taliban
Omars movement captures the province of Kandahar and then captures Herat
Taliban Authority Imposed In Herat
The Taliban extends its restrictive rule to Herat after taking control of the city.
Taliban Capture Herat
The Taliban seize Herat in September 1995 and extend their control across western Afghanistan.
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