04 April 2013/23 Jumada l-Ula 1434/15 Farvardin 1391/24 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
Officials with the U.S. states of Oregon and Georgia, say their National Guard units are still on standby to be deployed to Afghanistan in 2014! The state military officials were responding to local media questions regarding rumors the state militias were told they’ve been “off-ramped” from deployment. The rumors were started because the Indiana National Guard was told, for the third time in three years, that they’ve been off-ramped for Afghanistan deployment. There have been reports that more RA and Guard units are being sent to Somalia.
A U.S. Air force pilot was killed when his F-16 Falcon/Viper crashed. ISAF mentioned only that the F-16 was on a night mission.
In Kabul Province, Deh Sabz District, Mujahideen claim they shot down a U.S./NATO aircraft. They say the plane broke apart as it came down. U.S./NATO helicopters came in afterward and bombed the wreckage in order to prevent Mujahideen collecting any weapons or sensitive items.
In Ghazni Province, local government officials say the U.S./NATO conducted a Blue on Green airstrike. They say U.S./NATO aircraft bombed local policemen in Deh-Yak district: “A number of the Afghan local police officers were patrolling when they were attacked by NATO aircrafts, killing four police officers along with two civilians.”-Fazal Ahmad, District governor
In Parwan Province, Mujahideen attacked the U.S. Bagram air base. Ten U.S. military vehicles, and a contracted fueler, were destroyed. Mujahideen say they attacked a fuel terminal near the base. However, local government officials say the vehicles were destroyed when a single gas cylinder accidentally exploded.
In Maidan Wardak Province, home invasions continue despite the U.S. SOF forces supposedly pulling out. The house of Sultan Muhammad in Syed Abad district was invaded, and one of his cousins, and two of his employees were kidnapped.
In Kapisa Province, after an all day battle with Mujahideen, in which locals say the Mujahideen won, U.S. led forces then began raiding homes in Tagab District. Locals say 50 people were kidnapped, and two people were beaten unconscious.
03 April 2013/22 Jumada l-Ula 1434/14 Farvardin 1391/23 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Farah Province, Mujahideen launched a massive attack against the provincial government compound. At least 56 cops, soldiers and civil servants killed, 100 wounded. The provincial governor said the attack was carried out by only eight Mujahideen.
In Maidan Wardak Province, Mujahideen shot down a recon drone (UAV) in Nirkh district. They say they recovered the camera system.
02 April 2013/21 Jumada l-Ula 1434/13 Farvardin 1391/22 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Bakhshan Province, the Afghan government has declared a major military offensive in Wardoj/Wardaj District over. The offensive apparently started on 22 March (see my recent postings), however local officials claim it was only a three day operation. Government officials admit they attacked 43 villages, killing 80 people and wounding more than 110 in the last three days.
In Parwan Province, Bagram District, Mujahideen claim they shot down a recon drone.
Afghan security officials say this year they are expecting an 85% increase in attacks against Kabul city, by Mujahideen.
Remember Mullah Mohammad Omar? He’s the guy that the U.S. government and media have reported as being killed, several times in the past. He’s now running for President of Afghanistan!
01 April 2013/20 Jumada l-Ula 1434/12 Farvardin 1391/21 Yi-Mao (2nd month) 4711
In Faryab Province, local government officials say a local police chief was assassinated by his subordinates, who then joined the Mujahideen.
In Uruzgan Province, Dehrawod District, 16 cops joined the Mujahideen. Their names were publicized.
NATO claims that the Afghan National Army (ANA) is losing 5000 troops every month. Not to battle, to desertion. According to the study, when you include death, captures and firings the ANA lost 63000 troops last year!
The Scottish media reporting that the U.K. Ministry of Defence has drastically increased the removal of military forces and equipment from Afghanistan. The biggest increase is in equipment considered ATCO (Attractive to Criminal and Terrorist Organizations).