The Soviet Union invaded which one of the following countries in 1979?
A)Turkey
B)Armenia
C)Kazakhstan
D)Afghanistan
E)South Korea

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The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, citing the need to provide military assistance to the Afghan Communist government in their fight against Islamic insurgents. The invasion began a decade-long war in Afghanistan that had far-reaching consequences for both the Soviet Union and the region as a whole.

The Soviet Union Invaded Which One of the Following Countries