Question

what were the effects of the soviet invasion of afghanistan? check all that apply. about 15,000 soviet troops were killed. more than one million afghan civilians died. many farms, villages, and cities were destroyed. the ussr successfully defeated afghan insurgents. the soviets engaged the united states in a proxy war. the ussr signed the salt ii treaty with the united states.

Explanation:

• "About 15,000 Soviet troops were killed" is correct as the Soviet - Afghan War had significant Soviet casualties.
• "More than one million Afghan civilians died" is correct due to the war's impact on the civilian population.
• "Many farms, villages, and cities were destroyed" is correct as the war led to widespread destruction in Afghanistan.
• "The USSR successfully defeated Afghan insurgents" is incorrect as the Soviets were unable to defeat the Afghan insurgents and eventually withdrew.
• "The Soviets engaged the United States in a proxy war" is correct as the US supported the Afghan insurgents and the Soviets were in Afghanistan, leading to a proxy war.
• "The USSR signed the SALT II treaty with the United States" is incorrect as SALT II was related to arms control and not a direct effect of the Afghan invasion.

Answer:

A. About 15,000 Soviet troops were killed.
B. More than one million Afghan civilians died.
C. Many farms, villages, and cities were destroyed.
E. The Soviets engaged the United States in a proxy war.