US Marines along with Afghan forces have begun what is to date the largest offensive since the initial phase of the Afghanistan war. They are entering the town of Marjah, a Taliban stronghold in Helmand Province (the most restless province in the country). It appears that the operation will be extremely brutal as the Taliban have dug in and are going to fight it out. Updates here.
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