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Taliban strength unaffected by allied surge

A massive effort by US and NATO forces - including offensives in the insurgent heartland and targeted assassinations of rebel leaders - has failed to dent Taliban numerical strength over the past year, according to military and diplomatic officials.

 

A senior NATO official said this week that the alliance estimates current number of insurgent fighters at 25,000, confirming figures provided earlier by several military officers and diplomats. (AP)

 


פרסום ראשון: 01.06.11, 18:23