Reasons for the Beginning of the Afghan War

Abstract

Тhe truth about the Afghan war will be discussed more than once, which began on December 25, 1979. Because this war included international, political, ideological, socio-economic and military aspects. The main core of the article is the reasons for the entry of the 40th army in this country, in Afghanistan. The paper comprehensively analyzes aspects of the entry of a limited contingent of Soviet troops into Afghanistan. The military-political situation of Afghanistan was considered as a protest of the leadership that came to the new government before the entry of the Soviet Army, as a result, of the April coups. In Soviet times, the appeal of Afghan leaders was adopted the introduction of troops in the USSR. It is analyzed the policy by the leaders of the USSR in solving such international problems. In this regard, due to the fact that currently on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the period from January 1 to December 31, 2014 is held operational and preventive measure “Safe road”. A group of persons who made such an international and political decision on behalf of the USSR was identified and their actions were established. Surname, name, patronymic names of military specialists who resisted the decision to send troops to Afghanistan are indicated. It is said that in order to implement this decision, a Task Force was created by the Ministry of Defense of USSR. It is explained that on the basis of the Soviet-Afghan treaty of 5th December 1978, troops were introduced. The time of state border crossing by the 40th army is indicated, historical formulation of the reasons for troops entry is explained.