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The Soviet army entered Afghanistan in Dec 25, 1979.

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This answer is incorrect, the Soviet army actually entered Afghanistan on the 24th of December 1979.

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This answer is also incorrect, the Soviet Army actually invaded Afghanistan on December 27th 1979.

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The Taliban and the Russians were at war for ten years: from 1979 to 1989. During that time the Russians named Mohammed Najibullah as the new leader of Afghanistan. He remained control until 1992; three years after the Russians left the country. During the war, the Russians planted thousands of landmines all over the country. In 1988 the Soviet Army realized that the solution to their conflict had to be peaceful. During the Soviet withdrawal, their troops were attacked by Taliban fighters. Over 523 Russian soldiers were killed during their final withdrawal in February 1989.

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27 December 1979 - 15 February 1989 (9 Years and 50 days)

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If you mean the Soviet-Afghan war, it lasted 6 years. If you mean the one currently happening as you are reading this, it has been going on about 3-4 years...

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Soviet war in Afghanistan happened on 1979-12-24.

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Approximately 8 years.

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At least 13 years.

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