The U.S.-led coalition airstrikes on Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, and ended on August 31, 2021, with the return of the Islamic Emirate to power.
President George W. Bush, after the shocking 9/11 terrorist attacks, formed an international coalition to launch the mission on October 7. This 20-year presence in Afghanistan, ending on August 31, 2021, resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands, including civilians.
Reports show that over 2,300 U.S. military personnel were killed and more than 20,000 were wounded during the mission.