Afghanistan And The CIA

What type of aid did the CIA offer to Islamist fighters in Afghanistan?

The CIA gave millions of dollars to tribesmen in Afghanistan to fight against the Taliban, and that was very effective in getting rid of the Taliban.

Was the CIA's aid to Islamists effective against the Soviet invasion?

The CIA's support of Islamists in Afghanistan was in fact effective in going against the Soviets. The Soviets definitely had a hard time because of the CIA's efforts during that time.