[Snicker'sMom]

On the other hand, I can't help having a nagging feeling that the Taliban might be up to something.

I agree. This is not something that would normally be announced.

[bayourod]

"This is not something that would normally be announced. "

Agreed. If the report is true, maybe Omar is hoping that the NA will wait to attack the retreating forces instead of assaulting their defrensive positions now. This stalling tactic may be to give Omar time to slip out, leaving his soldiers behind to be massacared