207th Corps (Afghanistan)
The 207th 'Zafar' (Victory) Corps was a corps of the Afghan National Army. It was headquartered at Camp Zafar, Herat, in Herat Province in the west of Afghanistan.
| 207th Corps | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the 207th Corps | |
| Active | 23 September 2004 –August 2021 |
| Country | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| Branch | Afghan National Army |
| Type | Corps |
| Headquarters | Camp Zafar, Herat Province, Afghanistan |
| Nickname(s) | Zafar (Victory) |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) |
| Commanders | |
| Last Commander | Khyal Nabi Ahmadzai |
| Insignia | |
| Corps Flag | |
It included 1st Brigade at Herat, 2nd Brigade at Farah, and elements at Shindand (including commandos). The corps was supported by the Herat Regional Support Squadron of the Afghan Air Force, equipped with eight helicopters: four transport to support the corps' commando kandak (battalion), two attack, and two medical transport aircraft. It was reported that the 3rd Brigade, 207th Corps would be established in Chesma-e-Dozakh, Badghis Province, where as of October 2011 barracks were under construction.
During the Taliban offensive in 2021, the Corps was charged with the defence of Herat province. On 13 August 2021, the Corps along with its commander, Khyal Nabi Ahmadzai, surrendered to the Taliban.