Afghan guerillas were armed, funded, and trained mostly by the US and Pakistan. Of particular significance was the donation of American-made FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems, which increased aircraft losses of Soviet Air Force. Also guerillas were able to fire at aircraft landing at and taking off from airstrips and airbases.
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