Sorubay Assault (1985)

Sorubay Assault (1985)
Part of Soviet Afghan war
Date July 1985 Location Sorubay District Afghanistan Result DRA victory[1] Mujahideen retreats from Sorubay District Territorial changes Mujahideen temporary capture of Sorubay, followed by DRA recapture[2]
Belligerents
Afghanistan	Hezb-e Islami Hezb-i Islami Khalis IRMA Islamic Dawah Organisation of Afghanistan
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	G. Hikmatyar Abdul Rasul Sayyaf Mohammad Yunus Khalis
Units involved
Afghanistan Afghan Army Afghan Air Force Sorubay District security forces	Unknown
Strength
Unknown	Approximately 1,000 fighters 80 under direct command, with 3 BM12s, medium mortars, and heavy machine guns
Casualties and losses
15 killed (Claimed by Mujahideen)[1]	21 killed

The assault on Sorubay District, Afghanistan in July 1985 was a significant combined operation by various Mujahideen groups against the DRA. The Mujahideen forces, numbering around 1,000, launched a well-prepared assault, initially targeting and capturing security outposts around Sorubay.^[2][1] After seizing the district center, the Mujahideen were forced to retreat due to heavy DRA artillery and air support, suffering significant casualties.^[2] The conflict showcased the Mujahideen's ability to temporarily seize and control key areas despite the DRA's superior firepower and reinforcements.^[2][1]