Bomb wounds 5 US troops in Afghanistan-(IED then Ambush)

[Flavius22]

A roadside bomb wounded five US troops when it hit their vehicle in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, while a suicide attack on a US-led coalition convoy in the south killed the bomber but hurt no one else, officials said.

A purported Taliban spokesman, Mohammed Hanif, called The Associated Press to claim responsibility for both attacks.

In the north, an intruder killed a lawmaker in his home.

After the roadside bombing in mountainous Kunar province, insurgents opened fire at the troops, a US military statement said.

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1143498780060&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

[Gunz76]

Here we go again. While the Canadian command doesn't like the term I think the "spring offensive" is coming. Say a prayer for all our brothers and sisters over there and if things keep up it won't be long 'til the rest of us join them. Ubique

[ABNINF]

The Spring Offensive is not "coming" it's already there.

[soprano]

A purported Taliban spokesman, Mohammed Hanif, called The Associated Press to claim responsibility for both attacks.
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1143498780060&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull


THEre is something so wrong with that picture,sounds like its as easy as ordering a pIZZa!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gunz76]

I completely agree, but the ever niave optimists would say there isn't such a thing as a spring offensive and that it's all propaganda. I call bull#*!&.

[Roaming East]

Theres ALWAYS a spring offensive. Its the only time of the year where combat can resume again after the winter snows melt. The taliban aint got hummers and blackhawks you know.

[Gunz76]

I am well aware of the seasonal changes. But some of the glass is half full people refuse to accept that it's actually happening. your only preaching to the choir here my friend