Bombing of Kandahar (2001)

Bombing of Kandahar
Part of the War in Afghanistan
DateOctober 7, 2001
Location
In and around Kandahar, Afghanistan
Result Successful American airstrikes in the city, Taliban strengthening position within city.
Territorial
changes
Reinforcement of Taliban forces, leads to Fall of Kandahar
Belligerents
 United States
 United Kingdom
Taliban
al-Qaeda
Commanders and leaders
Tommy Franks Mullah Omar
Strength
Unknown 1,000+ (est.)
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The 2001 Bombing of Kandahar was a series of military operations conducted in and around Kandahar, Afghanistan, during October 2001, as part of the start of the United States' military operations in Afghanistan.


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