Which nation invaded Afghanistan in the late 1970s?

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David P
Jul 25, 2017

The Soviet Union.

Explanation:

The invasion was to support the government fighting mujahideen rebels.. The Soviets were worried about Islamic opposition in many of their Soviet Republics in the area. The West boycotted the Moscow Olympics in 1980 in response.

Despite massive commitment on the part of the Soviets, the invasion ultimately failed and after almost 10 years of brutal warfare, the Soviets pulled out.

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