SOVIETS Invade Kabul: What Really Happened to Afghanistan’s President | Operation Storm-333

On December 27, 1979, the Soviet Union launched one of the most daring covert operations of the Cold War — Operation Storm-333. In just under an hour, elite KGB special forces stormed the heavily guarded Tajbeg Palace in Kabul, ending the rule of Afghanistan’s President Hafizullah Amin and installing a new Soviet-backed government. What began as a “quick and decisive” mission turned into a disaster for Moscow. Instead of stability, the operation ignited a decade-long war in Afghanistan — a brutal conflict that drained the Soviet Union, fueled the rise of the Mujahideen, and shaped global history for decades to come. In this video, we uncover the full untold story of Operation Storm-333: The secret planning by the KGB and Soviet Politburo How the elite Alpha and Vympel units stormed the palace The mysterious death of President Amin The rise of Babrak Karmal and the puppet regime How this operation triggered the bloody Soviet–Afghan War This was more than just an assassination. It was the spark that led to the collapse of an empire. 🔥 Watch now to discover how a single night in Kabul changed the course of the Cold War forever. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth documentaries about military history, covert operations, intelligence missions, and the untold stories of war. 📺 Watch more playlists: ▶️ Covert Operations & Daring Raids:    • Covert Operations & Daring Raids   ▶️ World War II Stories:    • World War II Stories   ▶️ Cold War Espionage:    • Cold War Espionage   💬 Business Contact: 🌍 Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel creates educational and documentary-style content based on historical events. Footage and images are used under license, or for fair use purposes such as commentary, research, and analysis. 🎶 Licensed music used in this video: Track: New Day Logo Composer: Chris Haigh Track: Battle Forever Composer: Tenacious Orchestra Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Night before Storm 06:50 Choosing a Death 13:05 Puppet and Shadow 20:14 Legacy of Violence #ColdWar #AfghanistanWar #SovietInvasion #Storm333 #HistoryDocumentary #Kabul1979 #SovietUnion #MilitaryHistory #CovertOperations #Espionage #Warfare