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Polish army's successful offensive in Afghanistan

19th June 2009
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The largest operation to date against the Taliban consisted of 800 Polish soldiers


Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

In operation 'Eagle's feather,' the Polish army in Afghanistan for the first time carried out a offensive against the Taliban.

In the largest operation to date, they destroyed a network of weapon dumps and demolished Taliban radio masts. The soldiers are glad that finally they were on the offensive and had the initiative.

According to Gazeta Wyborcza, 800 Polish soldiers took part in the operation, which was supported by the Afghan army

The losses were several damaged vehicles and three wounded soldiers.

Source: Gazeta Wyborcza


From Warsaw Business Journal


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