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ANA Steps Up Air-Ground Strikes On Taliban Around Kunduz
Afghan National Army (ANA) forces have intensified air and ground strikes against the Taliban operating in areas around Kunduz in their attempt to push the insurgents out of the province.The insurgent group has, in recent months, tried to gain a foothold in the north of Afghanistan. The strategic town of Kunduz dramatically collapsed to the Taliban last year, eliciting major criticism from critics and military experts over the war management by security officials. Security officials in Kunduz have expressed satisfaction however over the outcome of ongoing military repression against the Taliban in Kunduz, citing that Taliban have suffered a major casualty toll since the operation was launched against the resurgent group a week ago. They said that dozens of Taliban so far have been eliminated and wounded in the operation. "Twenty one were killed and 32 others wounded. I call on the people in the northeastern zone to stay resolute in their duties until the complete elimination of the enemies," commander of the 20th Unit of ANA in Kunduz, Baqir Musavi said. Meanwhile, Kunduz MPs in the Wolesi Jirga (Lower House of Parliament) have said that the fundamental problem currently facing the ANA soldiers is the lack of modern technology and weapons. "The only deficiency is that there is a lack of equipment and facilities. If aid isn't dispatched and people are left on their own, the Kunduz tragedy will be repeated," MP Abdul Wadood Paiman said. Video report at the link Posted by: badanov 2016-04-05 |
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