Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989)

This category focuses on Soviet uniforms of the Afghan War period. Real photos, field variations, and practical details useful for reenactment, collecting, and understanding how uniforms were worn in real combat conditions.

Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989) | Soviet Uniforms of the Cold War (1946–1991)

Operation Storm-333: The Soviet VDV Assault on Amin’s Palace in Afghanistan
BySoviet Uniform June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

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9th Company in Afghanistan – Real War Stories and Rare Photos from a Soviet VDV Veteran (Part 2)
BySoviet Uniform May 31, 2026June 7, 2026

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Soviet Uniform (1923-1936) | Soviet Uniform (1936-1941) | Soviet Uniform (1941-1943) | Soviet Uniform (1943-45) | Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989)

Soviet Panamanka Hat History – From NKVD to Afghanistan War (Part 1)
BySoviet Uniform May 26, 2026June 7, 2026

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VDV 9th Company Afghanistan – The Real Battle of Hill 3234
BySoviet Uniform May 12, 2026June 7, 2026

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Soviet Uniform (1936-1941) | Soviet Uniform (1941-1943) | Soviet Uniform (1943-45) | Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989) | Soviet Uniforms of the Cold War (1946–1991)

History of Soviet Gas Masks: Development, Models and Use
BySoviet Uniform May 6, 2026June 7, 2026

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Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989)

Why Mujahideen Feared Soviet GRU Spetsnaz in the Afghan War
BySoviet Uniform May 4, 2026June 7, 2026

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Soviet Uniform (1941-1943) | Soviet Uniform (1943-45) | Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989) | Soviet Uniforms of the Cold War (1946–1991)

Combat Boots vs Kirza Jackboots: What Soldiers Chose in War
BySoviet Uniform April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989)

They Were the First: How the Afghan War Really Began
BySoviet Uniform April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

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Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989)

What Soviet Soldiers Really Ate in the Afghan War
BySoviet Uniform April 5, 2026June 7, 2026

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Soviet Uniform (1923-1936) | Soviet Uniform (1936-1941) | Soviet Uniform (1941-1943) | Soviet Uniform (1943-45) | Soviet Uniforms of the Afghan War (1979–1989) | Soviet Uniforms of the Cold War (1946–1991) | WW2 Uniforms

Soviet Camouflage Uniform. From WW2 to 1991 (Red Army to USSR)
BySoviet Uniform April 2, 2026June 7, 2026

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