Kunduz Offensive

The Kunduz Offensive refers to a military campaign by Taliban forces in Afghanistan aimed at capturing the city of Kunduz. This offensive peaked in October 2015 when the Taliban briefly took control of the city, marking the first time they had captured a major urban center since 2001. The assault highlighted the ongoing instability in Afghanistan and the resurgence of the Taliban after years of military intervention by international forces. The Afghan government, supported by U.S. airstrikes, eventually regained control, but the offensive underscored challenges in governance and security in the region.