Posted on 11/02/2020 10:29:39 PM PST by xomething
The Taliban are suspected of using a drone to kill at least four security officers in Afghanistan, marking a potentially dangerous upgrade to the insurgents’ arsenal, as violence continues throughout the country while peace talks with the government remain stalled.
An attack on a government compound in the northern province of Kunduz yesterday is thought to have been the first use of a weaponised drone by the Islamist group during the 19-year war. One Taliban fighter told The Times that the group had a “fun new weapon” at its disposal.....
(Excerpt) Read more at thetimes.co.uk ...
Don’t worry. It’s 19 years. In another 11 our objectives will have been met.
WWII took almost as long.
Then what the heck have our government and soldiers been doing to win for 19 years? It makes me miss the days where we were at War with entire nations opposed to fighting some people within one, then having ourselves back stabbed and unsure who was really on our side.
Both sides are bad. It’s none of our business to fight and die in that schiff hole. Just get the heck out and let them fight it out. Sure, there are tons of natural resources that the Chinese will quickly move in to take it. So, be it.
It hasn’t been going well for the Chinese...
https://thediplomat.com/2017/01/the-story-behind-chinas-long-stalled-mine-in-afghanistan/
Terrorists are born in Pakistan and migrate to Afghanistan. Having an actual shooting war—with allies—isn’t a total waste.
Stateside training doesn’t prepare the psyche.
Many valuable “R”s running for office this year had been under fire in the Middle East.
Many worthwhile Afghan causes are being financed by our allies—as NGOs.
Tactics and weaponry are being honed by our forces stateside.
(Plus...CHINA must be stopped)...
Interesting facts.
Thanks.
Puts it in some perspective
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