War in Afghanistan (2001–present) Timeline of Events

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War in Afghanistan (2001–present)

The War in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, as the armed forces of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Afghan United Front launched Operation Enduring Freedom...

Timeline of Events

2001

10.7.2001

The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert operations on the ground.

11.14.2001

War in Afghanistan: Afghan Northern Alliance fighters take over the capital Kabul.

2002

3.1.2002

U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda begins in eastern Afghanistan.

3.2.2002

U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda begins, (ending on March 19 after killing 500 Taliban and al Qaeda fighters, with 11 Western troop fatalities).

3.4.2002

Afghanistan: Seven American Special Operations Forces soldiers are killed as they attempt to infiltrate the Shahi Kot Valley on a low-flying helicopter reconnaissance mission.

3.18.2002

U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: Operation Anaconda ends (started on March 2) after killing 500 Taliban and al Qaeda fighters with 11 allied troop fatalities.

2005

6.28.2005

War in Afghanistan: Three U.S. Navy SEALs and 16 American Special Operations Forces soldiers are killed during Operation Red Wing, a failed counter-insurgent mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan.