On February 13, the Northern Alliance captures…
February 2001 CE
On February 13, the Northern Alliance captures the strategic town of Bamiyan after several days of fighting, but the Taliban recapture the town four days later.
According to a report by Rahul Bedi in Jane's Intelligence Review, India is believed to have joined Russia, the USA and Iran in a concerted front against the Taliban.
India reportedly supplies the Northern Alliance leader, Ahmed Shah Massoud, with high-altitude warfare equipment.
Indian defense advisors, including air force helicopter technicians, are reportedly providing tactical advice in operations against the Taliban.
Twenty-five Indian army doctors and male nurses reportedly treat Northern Alliance troops at a 20-bed hospital at Farkhor, close to the Afghan-Tajikistan border.
The Statesman newspaper quoting Indian officials says the medical contingent is being financed from Delhi.
(Source: India joins anti-taliban coalition - Jane's Intelligence Review)
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