Operation Moshtarak | Weapons cache discovered in Helmand Province
Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 3) - While on patrol an Afghan-international patrol located a weapons cache in Nad-e Ali district of Helmand Province.…
NATO ISAF | Operation Moshtarak Update – Shuras outnumber military engagements
Shuras outnumbered military engagements the last few days. At the invitation of Helmand governor Gulab Mangal, Nad-e Ali deputy district governor Haji Zahir held a shura in Marjah attended by…
Operation Moshtarak Update | Fewer engagements past 24 hours
The last 24 hours have seen fewer engagements with insurgents. Despite this relative calm, IEDs and insurgent gunmen continue to pose a threat to civilians and security forces.…
Operation Moshtarak Update | Fighting Remains
Fighting remains difficult in the northeast and west of Marjah, but insurgent activity is not limited to those areas. ISAF and Afghan forces remain committed to reducing the possibilities of…
Clearance Operations still underway | Operation Moshtarak
Clearance operations continue and are still meeting with some resistance, more so in Marjah than in Nad-e Ali. IEDs remain the main threat to the combined force, with some intense…
NATO Secretary General regrets civilian casualties in Helmand operation
The NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is following progress on Operation Moshtarak in Helmand Province and receiving regular updates from his Senior Civilian Representative (SCR), Ambassador Mark Sedwill, and…
Feb. 17: Operation Moshtarak Update | Military Phase On Track
The military phase of Operation Moshtarak remains on track. The insurgents are tactically adept, have resilience and are cunning, so continued tactical patience on the part of the combined force…
Feb. 15: Operation Moshtarak Update
The clearing phase of operation Moshtarak continued yesterday. The combined force continues to face sporadic fire fights. The combined forces have incurred casualties.…
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