The World - News from Feb. 20, 1985
Afghan rebels have repulsed three Soviet attempts to free government soldiers under siege in three garrisons near the Pakistani border, Western diplomats said in New Delhi. Last week, the Soviet-installed government in Kabul said its soldiers were under siege at Barikot, Bangash and Chamkani, near Pakistan. A government broadcast accused the Pakistanis of providing military assistance to the insurgents. The diplomats reported that the Soviets are airdropping supplies to the beleaguered soldiers.
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