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US military officials say thousands of Nato-led troops in Afghanistan have launched the biggest offensive since the overthrow of the Taliban in 2001. | US military officials say thousands of Nato-led troops in Afghanistan have launched the biggest offensive since the overthrow of the Taliban in 2001. |
The operation, in the Marjah area, will involve US, British and Afghan forces, supported by Danes and Estonians. | |
Nato says Marjah is home to the biggest community under insurgent control in southern Afghanistan. | Nato says Marjah is home to the biggest community under insurgent control in southern Afghanistan. |
Many residents had fled ahead of Operation Moshtarak, which means "together" in the Dari language. | |
Nato reportedly distributed leaflets in the Marjah area at the weekend warning of the planned offensive. | |
Villagers said the leaflets gave the names of several alleged militant commanders and told fighters to leave the area or be killed. |