Tangi Valley

Between 2009 and 2011 it was occupied by US forces, and became known for the large number of US troops killed there.

[1] It was considered an important area and hence was a focus of insurgent activity due to its proximity to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.

[3] The day was the single biggest loss of US lives in Afghanistan.

[1] By 2014, the Taliban had taken over the valley, with the central government at the time no longer having presence or control.

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