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Two Insurgents Killed in Afghan Operation in Helmand |
2011-01-13 |
![]() The operation named "Omid" was launched in Sangeen, Khanshin, Garemsir, Nad Ali, Musa Qula and Marjah districts of Helmand province to wipe out the hard boys, Local police told TOLOnews. Four forces of Evil have been jugged and Afghan forces sized some weapons, he added. Two Afghan soldiers were maimed in the operation, official said. On last Monday Gen Josef Blotz, a front man for Isaf, said a new military operation named "omid 5" will be conducted in turbulent southern Helmand province. The operation will be focused in Greshk district to ensure security and clear the district of roadside mines. After the offensive comes to an end a new military base will be made in Greshk district to keep it under control, Blotz added. Helmand, Taliban's religious and powerful stronghold in southern Afghanistan, has long been the scene of harsh Islamic myrmidon attacks since the war began in 2001. |
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