Sangin is a town located in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. Situated at an altitude of 888 meters (2,913 feet) in the valley of the Helmand River, it lies approximately 95 kilometers (59 miles) northeast of Lashkargah. The town serves as a significant location for the region, housing the main bazaar for the Sangin District and served by Route 611.
The area is notable for its role in the regional opium trade and its historical support of the Taliban. Due to these factors, it gained international attention for its security situation; in 2010, British newspaper The Guardian described it as one of the deadliest areas in Afghanistan. The town has a population of approximately 20,000 people.