Afghan National Army soldiers, seen here in Khost province on November 15, 2008. Six Afghan soldiers were killed, one of them beheaded, in a battle with Taliban insurgents, authorities said Tuesday, also reporting at least 10 militants had died in fighting. (AFP/File/David Furst)U.S. Troops In Eastern Afghanistan Won't Rest
For Winter -- L.A. Times
For Winter -- L.A. Times
Forces will continue pursuing extremists in the east despite the brutal weather, says Gen. David McKiernan.
Reporting from Washington -- U.S. troops in Afghanistan will continue pursuing extremists in the eastern part of the country over the brutal winter months, but lack the forces in southern areas to mount the same offensive, the top U.S. commander there said Tuesday.
U.S. efforts in eastern Afghanistan could be helped by pressure on extremist groups from Pakistan, said Gen. David D. McKiernan, the U.S. and NATO commander. But U.S. and allied commanders in the south must await the arrival of extra troops sought by McKiernan. Southern Afghanistan includes Helmand province and the city of Kandahar, traditional areas of greater Taliban strength.
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