Mapping Taliban Control in Afghanistan - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBWeekly time lapse video of the Taliban’s Advance | Apr 13 to Sept 6, 2021 Semi-Yearly time lapse of Afghanistan’s districts | Nov 2017 to Sept 6, 2021 Description: For nearly two decades, the government of Afghanistan – with the help of U.S. and coalition forces – battled for control of the country against the ever-present Afghan Taliban.FDD’s Long War Journal has tracked the Taliban ...
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WEB4 days ago · September 6, 2024 1:09 pm | By Seth Frantzman. The Israel Defense Forces’ 162nd Division eliminated 200 terrorists in battles near Rafah and the Philadelphi Corridor in southern Gaza during the last week of August. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to keep control of the key area to prevent Hamas from re-arming.
Taliban doubles number of controlled Afghan districts since May 1
WEBJun 29, 2021 · The Afghan military has been able to regain control of 12 districts since May 1. However, the Afghan military hasn’t been able to take control of many key districts, such as Imam Sahib, which hosts the strategic Shirkhan Bandar border crossing with Tajikistan and a dry port. The Taliban took control of Shirkhan Bandar, which generated ...
Army releases report on battle at Combat Outpost Keating
WEBFeb 6, 2010 · The US Army has released the executive summary of the report on the Taliban assault on Combat Outpost Keating in October 2009 that nearly saw the base overrun. The abandonment of Keating and other remote outposts less than two weeks after the assault gave the Taliban uncontested control of several rural districts in Nuristan.
About - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBAbout Mission. FDD’s Long War Journal provides accurate reporting and analysis of ongoing efforts to address jihadism, conflicts between state and non-state actors, and warfare between states.This is accomplished through original reporting, including by embedded reporters, news aggregation, maps, podcasts, and other formats.
Al Qaeda’s enduring challenge: A vision of victory over America
WEBJun 19, 2024 · At the heart of his argument lies the economic toll of al-Qaeda’s campaigns. He further notes, “American public debt stood at 3.4 trillion dollars before the 9/11 attacks… today, it exceeds 33 trillion dollars!”. By spotlighting the financial strains—such as the surge in U.S. national debt and the costs of prolonged wars—al-Qaeda ...
Ukraine’s Counteroffensives in Kharkiv and Kherson and the Road …
WEBSep 16, 2022 · Kharkiv Counteroffensive. The Ukrainian General Staff, with Western assistance, formulated a plan to retake territory on two fronts: Kherson Oblast in southern Ukraine and Kharkiv Oblast in the east. For months, Kyiv telegraphed its intention to launch a counteroffensive in Kherson, while keeping its plans in Kharkiv under wraps.
Hezbollah targets northern Israel with rockets and drones in latest ...
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Hezbollah attacked northern Israel with rockets and drones on August 15, including firing around 20 rockets at the Shamir area. The IDF said a majority of the incoming threats were intercepted. Hezbollah described the attack as an increase in its range inside Israel, and the Iranian-backed terrorist group also continued to threaten broader attacks in retaliation for an IDF airstrike in Beirut ...
Zawahiri praises Uighur jihadists in ninth episode of ‘Islamic Spring ...
WEBJul 7, 2016 · In the ninth episode of the Islamic Spring video series, Ayman al Zawahiri says Uighur jihadists, who are from the Xinjiang region of China, have shown the ummah what mujahideen unity means in the face of international enemies. Zawahiri praises the deceased founder of the Turkistan Islamic Party, Hasan Mahsum, and his jihadist followers.
Generation Jihad - FDD's Long War Journal
WEBEPISODE 156 — Is global jihad having a ‘comeback’? “They never left, bro.” Bill and co-host Caleb catch up on the latest goings on related to the global jihad, including why the Islamic State’s Moscow attack should surprise no one; Shabaab’s rampage in Somalia and the prospect for the state’s survival; rumors that Saif al-Adel’s son has died; and fireworks on the Af-Pak ...
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