How many soldiers did russia send to afghanistan between 1979-1989?

Between 1979 and 1989, the Soviet Union sent approximately 620,000 soldiers to Afghanistan during its military intervention. The conflict, which lasted nearly a decade, involved a significant deployment of troops, peaking at around 100,000 soldiers at various times. This military effort was aimed at supporting the Afghan communist government against insurgent groups, but ultimately led to a costly and protracted war.