1985 in Afghanistan

Locked in a military stalemate in the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989), with neither the Muslim insurgents nor the Soviet-backed government troops mounting any decisive military action, 1985 was characterized by numerous operations and clashes. The insurgents appeared better equipped than previously, demonstrating new antiaircraft weaponry, which they used in their efforts to counter government forces, who are aided by an estimated 115,000 Soviet soldiers. Afghanistan remains completely dependent on Moscow, and at this point, an estimated half of the population has been displaced by the war.

The following lists events that happened during 1985 in Afghanistan.