US Begins Kandahar Operations

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Source: Straits Times

WASHINGTON - US OPERATIONS to push back Taleban forces around Kandahar have 'already begun' and will steadily build in coming months, the commander of US and Nato troops in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.

General Stanley McChrystal told reporters that the US-led offensive on the Taleban's spiritual heartland had started with initial military and political efforts, including operations designed to secure key roads and districts surrounding the southern city.

'And instead of putting a date certain on which there would be a climactic military operation, I tell you, that process has already begun,' Gen. McChrystal said by teleconference from Afghanistan.

The general said the operation 'will ramp up in the weeks and months ahead' and would last for 'a significant time period.' His comments came after the Taleban claimed responsibility for a major bombing attack on Saturday that killed 35 people in Kandahar, which the insurgents said was a response to the US-led offensive.

more: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_503457.html

[Autumn]

1. The war machine keeps on

rolling. "'will ramp up in the weeks and months ahead' and would last for 'a significant time period.'" My God these wars will never fucking end.

[Bluebear]

2. Yay, will it be on TV?

:(

[slipslidingaway]

3. Probably not, but did you hear what someone in the opposite party said today. :( n/t

[Riftaxe]

4. Kandahar you say?

I would never have suspected, they are great at keeping secrets! :D

:sarcasm::D