THREAD: Who is Brig Yasub Dogar?
Brig Yasub Dogar was a Pakistani officer who served in the #SSG & #ISI. He was from the ISI's Covert Action Division (CAD) based on the #CIA's Special Activities Division (SAD). He is mostly known for his services during Afghan Soviet war.
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Brig Yasub was a pioneering member of the Special Services Group (#SSG) Commandos, commanded guides Infantry (FF), an armored infantry battalion and commanded the operational Brigade at #Siachin. He served in key command, staff and intelligence assignments in #Afghanistan.
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He had a long and deep association with the Afghan war and knew all key Afghan Mujahideen figures. Brig Yasub was a very close associate of the famous Col Sultan Amir Tarar also known as Col Imam.
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This is the most iconic picture of Operation Cyclone, it was taken in Gardez, #Afghanistan. #Soviet ammo dumps are being blown up and burnt in the background while he relaxes and enjoys tea as he poses for the camera.
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Another picture of Brigadier Yasub Dogar and Lt General Afzal Jangua, SJ (SSG) alongside Mujahideens watching some #Soviets in Gardez, #Afghanistan prior to ambush.
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