Battle of Kunduz (2021)

The Battle of Kunduz took place between the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and the Taliban for control of the city of Kunduz. The fighting started in late June and lasted until the city was overrun by the Taliban on 8 August. The Afghan government forces, defending the city, withdrew to 217th Pamir Corps headquarters and airport within the city. After resisting for three days, an entire 217th Pamir Corps had surrendered, allowing Taliban to take control of the airport and a number of military vehicles and tanks stationed inside the headquarters.

This article is about the 2021 battle. For other battles in Kunduz, see Battle of Kunduz.

Battle of Kunduz
Part of 2021 Taliban offensive
Date21 June – 11 August 2021
(1 month and 3 weeks)
Location
Kunduz, Kunduz province, Afghanistan
36.728611°N 68.868056°E / 36.728611; 68.868056
Result Taliban victory
Belligerents
 Taliban  Afghanistan
Commanders and leaders
Muhammad Aka
(Taliban commander for Kunduz)		 Ehsanullah Omarzad 
(Governor of Kunduz)
Najibullah Omarkhel 
(Acting Governor of Kunduz)
Mohammad Ali Yazdani 
(Commander of 217th Pamir Corps)
Zabardast Safi 
(Police Chief of Kunduz)
Taj Mohammad
(leader of Afghan commandos)
Units involved

Taliban forces

  • Red Unit

Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF)

National Directorate of Security (NDS)

Local anti-Taliban Militia
Strength

21 June–8 August:

  • Unknown

8–11 August:

  • Additional reinforcements from neighbouring areas
  • Taliban fighters freed from Kunduz prison

21 June–8 August:

  • Unknown

8–11 August:

  • 2,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
Afghan military claim:
Heavy casualties		 Unknown casualties
Hundreds of soldiers surrendered
Weapons:
A number of military vehicles, equipment and ScanEagle drones captured
1 tank captured, 3 tanks destroyed
Two UH-60 Black Hawk destroyed
One Mil Mi-24 captured
Civilian casualties: 39+ killed, 354+ injured
Kunduz within Afghanistan
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