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| Afghanistan |
| US strikes enter 12th day, focus to shift to ground |
| 2001-10-18 |
KABUL/WASHINGTON: US warplanes launched a 12th day of airstrikes on Afghanistan Thursday as US President George W. Bush signalled the focus of the campaign was about to shift to the balance of power on the ground. "The enemy's air force and air defenses are being demolished," Bush said at a California air force base on his way to China for talks with other Pacific rim leaders. "We're paving the way for friendly troops on the ground to slowly but surely tighten the net to bring them to justice," he said. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |