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Описание: Ahmad Shah Massoud, famously called the “Lion of Panjshir”, was Afghanistan’s most prominent anti-Taliban commander. His killing changed the course of the war in Afghanistan—just two days before 9/11.

📍 When & Where

Date: 9 September 2001

Place: Khvajeh Baha od Din, Takhar Province, Afghanistan

Context: Massoud was leading the Northern Alliance against the Taliban regime.

🎥 How the Assassination Happened

Two men posed as journalists seeking an interview.

They carried a bomb hidden inside a video camera.

During the interview, the device was detonated.

Massoud was fatally wounded and died shortly after.

🧠 Who Was Behind It

The attackers were members of Al-Qaeda.

They acted with Taliban cooperation.

The operation was ordered by Osama bin Laden to:

Remove the Taliban’s strongest military opponent

Prevent Massoud from supporting the U.S. after the coming 9/11 attacks

⏱️ Why the Timing Mattered

Massoud had warned Western governments earlier in 2001 about a major Al-Qaeda attack being planned.

His death occurred 48 hours before the 11 September attacks in the U.S.

With Massoud gone, the Taliban believed the Northern Alliance would collapse.

🌍 Impact & Aftermath

Instead of collapsing, the Northern Alliance regrouped.

After 9/11, they became the main ground partner of the U.S.

Within weeks, the Taliban regime fell (November 2001).

Massoud became a national martyr in Afghanistan.