Paras strike deep into the Taliban heartland By Thomas Harding in Kabul (Filed: 19/06/2006) British forces have scored dramatic successes against the Taliban during a lightning push deep into the lawless regions of southern Afghanistan, senior commanders revealed yesterday. The scale and effect of the operation had not previously emerged but the British force in southern Afghanistan has advanced 75 miles into the insurgents' stronghold leaving dozens of Taliban dead. Members of 3 Bn the Parachute Regiment prepare a vehicle patrol in Goreskh, Helmand province Despite suffering one dead and two seriously wounded last week, Operation Mountain Thrust has forced...