Badri 313 Battalion
The Badri 313 Battalion (Pashto: بدري ٣١٣ قطعه) is a unit of the Taliban. The unit's name is closely associated with the Haqqani network, which has reportedly provided them with training. Elite Taliban units like the Badri 313 have been reported as being "critical in the taking over of Afghanistan". In July and August 2021, the Taliban released online video on the Badri 313 Battalion in various local languages, English and Arabic.
| Badri 313 Battalion | |
|---|---|
| بدري ٣١٣ قطعه | |
| Active | 2018–present |
| Country | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
| Allegiance | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
| Branch | Afghan Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Urban warfare Military Training Protective security |
| Size | 600-700 (2022 estimate) |
| Garrison/HQ | Saladin Ayyubi Military Academy |
| Patron | Hibatullah Akhundzada |
| Motto(s) | We Strike To Destroy, "Zuh my Zih (Kermat)" |
| Equipment | List of equipment of the Afghan Armed Forces |
| Engagements | List of wars involving Afghanistan
|
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Hibatullah Akhundzada (Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack helicopter | Mil Mi-17 |
The Badri 313 Brigade is headquartered at Salahaddin Ayyubi Military Operations Academy.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.