US opens fresh Afghan offensive

[Setarime]

The US military says coalition forces in Afghanistan have begun a major operation against Taleban militants in the south-east of the country.
Operation Mountain Fury involves some 3,000 US-led troops and 4,000 Afghan security personnel, the US said.

Quote from BBC News website.

Deep joy, that means more UK troops comin home in coffins

[Rocol]

Agree mate, and I wonder how many of our casualties will be a result of ' Friendly Fire '

[Setarime]

agree rocol, one casualty to 'friendly fire' is one too many

[Saurgrist]

Yeah, no fighting is wanted... but at least they are on the offensive and not getting attacked while just helping to rebuild.