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The remains of a destroyed Russian tank lay abandoned on the famed Salang pass in Afghanistan June 06, 2002. The pass, home to the Salang tunnel has historically been an important link between northern and southern Afghanistan crossing the Hindukush mountain range and has been the site of many strategic battles.

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Copyright: 2002 Scott Nelson
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The remains of a destroyed Russian tank lay abandoned on the famed Salang pass in Afghanistan June 06, 2002. The pass, home to the Salang tunnel has historically been an important link between northern and southern Afghanistan crossing the Hindukush mountain range and has been the site of many strategic battles.