Who should own the date of 9/11?

[warpus]

Not really. Although the new leader was not as pro-Moscow as the old leader (who had asked for Soviet assistance in fighting what would become the mujahideen) the two main reason for the Soviet invasion were to support the pro-Moscow government and to create an example for the other Muslim SSRs. Of course, while they were occupying the country the Soviets did contine the programs of the Communist Afghani government in promoting women's education, secular education, improve healthcare, and so on.

I believe the soviets were also eager to make inroads towards the Arabian sea in the hopes of eventually securing some sort of a warm-water port (or whatever the proper terminology is)