The Taliban have overrun the city of Kunduz in Afghanistan. It is the first major Afghan city lost to the Taliban in a great many years. It happened, of course, nine months after the end of the NATO (American) combat operations in the country. Hopefully, the forces of the Afghan government will oust the Taliban from the city and re-establish control. Maybe this attack can be used to capture or kill all those Taliban fighters who are not in the city. More likely, Kunduz will be left in Taliban control for some time, and the loss of the city will be a major blow to the position of the government.
At least in Afghanistan there is a force of about 10,000 Americans who can be used in support of the government troops, if needed, to retake the city.
Either way, this is a major embarrassment for the Obama administration and the USA.
At least in Afghanistan there is a force of about 10,000 Americans who can be used in support of the government troops, if needed, to retake the city.
Either way, this is a major embarrassment for the Obama administration and the USA.
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