The Washington Post reports a force of about 700 US and Afghan troops have launched a major assault along Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan. The assault is described as one of the largest in eastern Afghanistan in the past several years. Officials said as many as 150 insurgent fighters were killed by the US and Afghan troops. It is not known how many civilians died in the attack.
US Launches Major Offensive Near Afghan-Pakistan Border
HeadlineJun 29, 2010