Afghanistan: An End in Sight?

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Such weapons would be crucial to a successful assault on heavily mined and fortified areas like Kabul. Several weeks ago, the rebels tested the mine- clearing equipment outside a government outpost in Paktia province. In a matter of minutes, the attackers detonated most of the mines and forced the demoralized garrison to surrender. Said mujahedin Leader Gulbuddin last week: "Our strategy now will be to attack bigger, more strategic, more important targets instead of wasting our time attacking insignificant outposts. We will also launch attacks on Kabul." The battle for Afghanistan may only be beginning.