Taliban offensive in southern Afghan district 'worst fighting’ in years
Afghan men, right, walk past a U.S. soldier to attend a meeting in Washer district, Helmand province, in August 2011. (Abdul Khaleq/AP)
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan — The Taliban came at night, slipping into Sarwan Qala village and scaling the roofs of its mud-baked homes to fire on police and army checkpoints nearby.
Taliban Offensive in Southern Afghan District 'Worst Fighting’ in Years by Thavam
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan — The Taliban came at night, slipping into Sarwan Qala village and scaling the roofs of its mud-baked homes to fire on police and army checkpoints nearby.
Taliban Offensive in Southern Afghan District 'Worst Fighting’ in Years by Thavam
Taliban Offensive in Southern Afghan District 'Worst Fighting’ in Years by Thavam
