The Soviet special forces mission that triggered a decade of war

History · Published 2 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This documentary examines the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, focusing on the strategic decisions leading to the conflict and the high-stakes Operation Storm-333.

The video explores the prelude to the USSR's intervention and the specific motivations behind the invasion. It details Operation Storm-333, a mission carried out by Soviet Special Forces (spetsnaz) targeting President Hafizullah Amin at his Tajbeg Palace.

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