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Operation Moshtarak – Marjah – update for March 3
The first phase of a Marine offensive in a former Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan’s Helmand province is nearing completion, the Pentagon’s No. 2 official said, March 2. As the military operations of the roughly 15,000 NATO and Afghan forces that have been engaged in Operation Moshtarak since Feb. 13 begin to wind down, the focus in the Marja section of central Helmand is shifting from clearing out the enemy to holding the gains the operation has … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Operation Moshtarak in Marjah – update for February 25
British Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Carter (GB), Commander of ISAF Regional Command [RC] South and Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson (US), MEB-A Commanding General talk to a military reporter about returning Marjah back to the Afghans free of taliban influence and intimidation and the efforts of the Marines and Afghan forces during Operation Moshtarak. Video by 1st Lt. Joe Reney The Afghan flag-raising ceremony in the Marjah District Center, Helmand province, Afghanistan, attended by the Helmand provincial … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Marjah and Operation Moshtarak update February 21
Follow the links for the complete story. Marines Near Marjah Hold First Meeting With Elders, Kill Taliban Attackers A patrol of Marines and Sailors of Combined Anti-Armor Team 1 and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, held their first impromptu meeting with village elders in the “Five Points” area Feb. 14, and only moments later came under hostile fire from Taliban attackers. Five Points is a small farming community between the cities of Nawa and Marjah where … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Operation Moshtarak gains in Marjah – February 19
NATO and Afghan forces have made early progress in an ongoing offensive on a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan, but have encountered some stiff resistance and may need another 25 to 30 days to secure the entire area, a top military official said. Overall the multinational force has reached the “end of the beginning” of the operation in central Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, said British Maj. Gen. Nick Patrick Carter, commander of NATO forces in International … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Tornados over Afghanistan
The Tornado is the British military’s premier fighter bomber. Over Afghanistan, it is providing close air support to Afghan and NATO forces fighting the Taliban. And the Talibs are being killed by GURRLS! Helmand Blog – Afghanistan: All female Tornado crew cruise over Afghanistan Tornado Pilot Flight Lieutenant Juliette Fleming and her navigator, Squadron Leader Nikki Thomas, are currently the only all female Tornado crew working in Afghanistan. Their role is to provide close air support to troops … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Military, Our Allies, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror
11 Talibs Toes Up This Week
Afghan and coalition forces killed 11 militants, detained suspected militants, and netted drugs and weapons in operations over the past week in Afghanistan, military officials reported. In Lowgar province’s Baraki District today, Afghan and coalition forces conducted a raid to find and detain a suspected Taliban weapons smuggler. The suspect is believed to be tied to a commander responsible for attacks on Afghan civilians. During a compound search, the forces asked the building occupants to leave. The occupants of one of the compounds failed to comply. The forces entered the compound and saw several men hiding behind women. The forces moved the women to a safe area and detained six suspected militants. They also found an explosive device, which they safely removed. The forces protected 25 women and 12 children during the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
NATO Forces Shell Pakistan
ISAF countered three attempts by insurgent forces to attack ISAF bases in Bermel district, Paktika, Nov. 27. ISAF soldiers first saw two insurgents positioning rockets in preparation for an attack. The ISAF troops fired six artillery rounds at the location. Within an hour, eight rockets were fired at the ISAF base. In response, ISAF fired four artillery rounds at the insurgents inside of Pakistan. Military observers watching the impact of the rounds reported secondary explosions. In a third event, insurgents fired three rockets at the ISAF base. ISAF soldiers returned fire with 12 artillery rounds in response. Observers confirmed three secondary explosions and several killed insurgents. ISAF closely coordinates its actions with the Pakistani Military. One Afghan security guard received minor wounds from the insurgents’ attacks. There were no ISAF or civilian casualties. ISAF … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
ISAF, Pakistan coordinate strikes
NATO forces defend Pakistani border post! Insurgents attempted to attack an ISAF base twice October 11 and failed both times. During the first incident, three insurgents were spotted as they prepared for a rocket attack. In self defence, two ISAF bases fired a total of seven sets of artillery rounds at the insurgents’ location inside Pakistan. The Pakistani military later confirmed the attack had killed two insurgents. Within an hour of the attack, insurgents were identified as preparing to rocket attack a nearby Pakistan Border Point. In defence of the Pakistani military, ISAF fired four sets of artillery rounds at the insurgents’ location inside Pakistan. The attack caused three secondary explosions. The Pakistani military later confirmed the attack killed three insurgents. ISAF … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Known Taliban Leader Killed in Uruzgan
ISAF, in support of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, conducted a precision air strike against a known Taliban leader, killing him and some of his followers in Uruzgan August 12. Mullah Akhtar Mohammed has been directly involved in the planning of attacks against district centres and the coordination of suicide bombers which have resulted in the deaths of innocent Afghans. “This operation shows that ISAF can strike against the insurgency leadership who threaten innocent Afghans and attack ISAF forces,†said Brigadier-General Richard Blanchette. “He commanded large numbers of insurgent fighters and committed atrocities against Afghan Police officers who worked to improve the safety and stability of their country.†Following a comprehensive assessment, ISAF can confirm that no innocent Afghan civilians were injured during this operation. There was no damage to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
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