| ID | 070802 |
| Title Proper | Forbidden cross-border vendetta |
| Other Title Information | Spetsnaz into Pakistan during the Soviet-Afghan war |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Grau, Lester W ; Jalali, Ali Ahmad |
| Publication | 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 1986, Soviet Special Forces conducted an unauthorized strike into Pakistan while attempting to wipe out a guerrilla base. The Special Forces were pinned down and had to call for Soviet air strikes to extricate themselves from an untenable position. This article discusses the planning, conduct and consequences of the mission. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol. 18, No. 4; Dec 2005: p661-672 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol: 18 No 4 |
| Key Words | Soviet Union ; Special Forces ; Pakistan ; Soviet-Afghan War |