On 24 April, Minister of Defense Abdullah Habibi and Army Chief of Staff General Qadam Shah Shahim both resigned, while President Ghani named new leaders for four Army corps, among them the 209th.
Tanggal 24 April, Menteri Pertahanan Abdullah Habibi dan Kepala Staf Angkatan Darat, Jendral Qadam Shah Shahim mengundurkan diri, sementara President Ghani menunjuk pejabat baru untuk empat korps angkatan darat, termasuk di antara Korps 209.