Hagel: More U.S. Troops to remain in Afghanistan than planned
The United States will keep as many as 1,000 more troops in Afghanistan than planned for the first part of 2015, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said at a joint news conference at the presidential palace with President Ashraf Ghani, Saturday. Hagel said the original plan to cut U.S. Troop levels to 9,800 by the end of this year had been abandoned, but not because of a recent surge in Taliban attacks. Ref. USAToday
Afghanistan against US plans to transfer military equipment to Ukraine - Kabul official:
American specialists in Afghanistan are currently preparing US army MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles to be transferred to Ukraine, according to the information obtained by the Afghan presidential administration Ref. Source 2
Did Obama Order Total Information Shutdown on Afghanistan?:
In a stunning and blatantly obvious move to try to hide its failed efforts in Afghanistan, the military suddenly decided back in October that they would classify any and all information on the capabilities of Afghan National Security Forces Ref. Source 6
US escalating 'secret war' in Afghanistan:
US Special Forces soldiers and their Afghan allies have undertaken an increasing number of night raids targeting Taliban and al Qaeda militants, despite Washington formally declaring an end to combat operations late last year, according to a published report. Ref. Source 6
U.S. Will keep 9,800 troops in Afghanistan through 2015
The United States will keep 9,800 troops in Afghanistan through the end of 2015 and then determine future cuts next year as necessary, the White House said in a statement before President Obama's news conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Ref. USAToday
Afghan soldier who killed U.S. General is identified:
The gunman, who officials said was named Rafiqullah and was originally from the eastern province of Paktia, on Tuesday fatally shot U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene - the highest-ranking U.S. Officer killed in combat overseas since the Vietnam War. Ref. Source 6