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Posts Tagged War in Afghanistan
Five US soldiers killed in Afghanistan attacks – June worst month for casualties since 2001
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 10/Jul/2010 11:57
Five US soldiers have been killed in separate incidents of violence in Afghanistan, Nato has said.
Three died in east Afghanistan and two were killed in separate roadside bombings in the south.
More than 350 Nato soldiers have been killed this year.
In other violence, gunmen killed 11 Pakistani Shia tribesmen in the east and one person was killed by a motorbike bomb in Kandahar.
Also on Saturday, hundreds of Afghans took to the streets of the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif in protest at increasing civilian deaths.
UK troops to pull out of Sangin in Helmand province
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 8/Jul/2010 01:40
“British troops in the Sangin area of Afghanistan’s Helmand province are to be replaced by US forces, the UK’s Defence Secretary Liam Fox has said.
The UK has suffered its heaviest losses in the area, with 99 deaths since 2001.
About 1,000 Royal Marines are expected to leave and be redeployed to central Helmand by the end of 2010.
The military insists the move is a redeployment, now there are more US troops on the ground, but the Taliban are certain to portray it as a defeat.”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/10533771.stm
Afghanistan – Royal Marines Storm IED Factory
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 26/May/2010 14:19
From: Royal Marines Online
Royal Marines smash bomb factory and seize explosives
A bomb-making factory at the heart of one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan has been smashed in a high-profile operation by West-based Royal Marines.
In their biggest find to date, members of 40 Commando stormed an insurgent compound in the Sangin district of Helmand province.
They seized 40kg of homemade explosive, along with numerous weapons, pressure plates and components for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The Taunton-based group’s operation manager, Major Duncan Forbes said they had severely hampered insurgents in their efforts to undermine security in the area.
He said a stark message had been sent to enemy forces that there are no longer any “no-go” areas in the difficult Sangin District.
“We will ruthlessly target those who seek to destabilise the region,” said Maj Forbes.
The isolated IED factory was targeted after Royal Marines were involved in a series of fire fights with people based in compounds on high ground near a frontline Forward Operating Base and Patrol Base.
As a result of their suspicions being raised, the Royal Marines and their Afghan partners watched the area closely in advance.
The Commandos then leapt into action during a covert overnight insertion of troops from two separate locations, which involved a mobile Quick Reaction Force Patrol primed to support the operation.
At first light, the patrol made their final approach towards the compound where weapons were visible through the open archways.
Using their well-rehearsed Counter-IED drills, Royal Marines isolated the compound and, on discovering the explosives cache which could have been turned into lethal landmines and rockets, called in their experts.
The operation was a complete success with no casualties and no collateral damage, said Maj Forbes. The bomb disposal team destroyed the explosives and recovered the remaining items for further examination.
“It was like finding a mini factory of IEDs,” he said.
“All the components and materials required to construct them were stored inside the compound.”
Sangin is an area of Afghanistan’s Helmand province which has long been regarded as a powder keg.
The Taunton-based commandos took over the watch last month, the second time they have deployed to Sangin.
A marine from 40 Commando was killed in an explosion in Helmand Province yesterday.
His next of kin have been informed and he will be named later today.
Article from http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk
Winning in Afghanistan with CPT Carl Thompson
Posted by Gary in News, Threat Watch on 18/May/2010 11:51
From: IDGA
Tip of the Spear Podcast
CPT Carl Thompson, who returned April 2010 from a combat tour in Afghanistan shares his insight into the ground war in OEF.  This tour was his second in country and he has received a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with V, and a Purple Heart for his service. He discusses working closely with the ANA and talks about how corruption issues are hindering American efforts and missions.  He also elaborates on the rugged terrain and how controlling the high ground and the villages are the centers of gravity for winning the war.
