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Delve into Wali Beg in Afghanistan
Wali Beg in the region of Kāpīsā is located in Afghanistan - some 42 mi or ( 68 km ) North-East of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Wali Beg is now 05:01 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Wurizho Naw, Wechah Kanay, Warnah Gundah, Shelwatay, and Pul-e Khumri. While being here, you might want to check out Wurizho Naw . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wali Beg ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Alasay
The village of Alasay (Alah Say) is the center of Alasay District in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan. It is located on {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:34.8958|N|69.7208|E||||| | |name= }} at 1672 m altitude. The Battle of Alasay, codenamed Operation Dinner Out, was a military operation in Alasay which was carried out by French troops and the Afghan National Army (ANA) between the 14th and 23rd of March 2009. It left one French soldier killed, as well as 35 to 70 Taliban insurgents.
Located at 34.90 69.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Battle of Alasay
The Battle of Alasay, codenamed Operation Dinner Out, was a military operation carried out by French troops of the Chasseurs Alpins's 27e Battalion and the Afghan National Army (ANA) 1st Kandak (battalion) between the 14th and 23rd of March 2009. Marine Embedded Training Team 6-4 as well as other US units provided air support, both with attack helicopters and A-10 and F-15E strike aircraft.
Located at 34.90 69.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tagab, Kapisa Province
Tagab is a village and the center of Tagab District (Kapisa Province), Afghanistan. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:34.8556|N|69.6494|E||||| | |name= }} at 1322 m altitude. The population in the village area was calculated to be 6,628 in the year 2007.
Located at 34.86 69.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Uzbin Valley ambush
The Uzbin Valley ambush occurred when ISAF troops were ambushed by Afghan militants in eastern Afghanistan on 18 August 2008. It took place outside the village of Spēṟ Kunday, of the Surobi District of Kabul province and resulted in heavy casualties to the French ISAF contingent. A NATO report of the incident summarised that the surviving members of the Coalition forces were "lucky to escape" arguing that they were poorly equipped, ill-organised and faced a well-prepared enemy.
Located at 34.66 69.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Surobi District (Kabul)
Surobi, Sarobi or Sarubi District is a district of Kabul Province, Afghanistan. Its capital, Surobi, lies about 60 kilometres east of Kabul along the A01 highway, although much of the district lies northeast of Kabul. Its principal river is the Kabul River.
Located at 34.63 69.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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