Taliban blindsides U.S. forces with surprise Afghan offensive

In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, photo, Afghan security personnel patrol in the city of Ghazni province west of Kabul, Afghanistan. A Taliban assault on Ghazni, a key city linking areas of Taliban influence barely 75 miles from Kabul, has ... more >

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times - Monday, August 13, 2018

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Taliban blindsides U.S. forces with surprise Afghan offensive