In April 1985, during the Soviet-Afghan War, a massacre occurred in Laghman Province. This incident, now recognized as a war crime, involved Soviet forces and local armed forces affiliated with the then-Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. The event unfolded in the village of Kas-Aziz-Khan and its surrounding villages of Charbagh, Bala Bagh, Sabzabad, Mamdrawer, Haider Khan, and Pul-i-Joghi. Estimates suggest that between 500 and 1,000 civilians were killed. The operation initially targeted anti-Soviet Mujahideen factions in late December 1984 and escalated throughout the following months. In early March 1985, a large contingent of Soviet troops arrived in Khas Aziz-Khan, including tanks and armored personnel carriers. Their objective was to locate and engage Mujahideen fighters. A violent clash erupted in the residential area when the Mujahideen militia arrived to counter the Soviet forces. Soviet forces responded with indiscriminate attacks, including: Air strikes: 14 Soviet MiGs dropped 39 napalm bombs, destroying homes and shops and causing widespread fires. Ground operations: Soviet troops engaged in indiscriminate killings of civilians, including children, women, and the elderly. Reports also detail the destruction of crops and livestock and the looting of homes. The Soviets ultimately withdrew, leaving behind a scene of devastation and loss. This incident remains one of the largest massacres during the Soviet-Afghan War.