Subsequently, in October 2001, U.S. forces (with UK and coalition allies) invaded Afghanistan to oust the Taliban regime. On 7 October 2001, the official invasion began with British and U.S. forces conducting airstrike campaigns over enemy targets. Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, fell by mid-November. The remaining al-Qaeda and Taliban remnants fell back to the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan, mainly Tora Bora. In December, Coalition forces (the U.S. and its allies) fought within that region. It is believed that Osama bin Laden escaped into Pakistan during the battle. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did the US invade Afghanistan? ANS1 October 2001 QSN2 Who helped the US invade Afghanistan? ANS2 UK and coalition allies QSN3 What was the goal of the US invading Afghanistan? ANS3 oust the Taliban regime QSN4 When did the US begin airstrikes on Afghanistan? ANS4 7 October 2001 QSN5 Where did bin Laden escape to in Dec 2001? ANS5 Pakistan