2019–2020 Kunar offensive

2019–2020 Kunar offensive
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and the Islamic State–Taliban conflict

Approximate map of the offensive
DateMay – November 2019
February – March 2020
Location
Result

Major Taliban victory

  • Taliban conquer ISIS–K strongholds in Kunar province
Belligerents

Taliban


 Afghanistan

 United States

 Islamic State

Commanders and leaders
Abdullah Orokzai
Casualties and losses
Hundreds killed and surrendered

Kunar offensive (May 2019 – March 2020) was a major offensive by Taliban forces against Islamic State in Kunar province which led to conquer of their territorial stronghold and death or surrender of most IS forces. Terror cells however remained active in the area.