Ominous Signs In Afghanistan

A U.S. Army soldier fires his weapon at insurgent positions in the hills surrounding the remote village of Barge Matal during Operation Mountain Fire in eastern Nuristan province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2009. Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew C. Moeller

July Is Deadliest For US-Led Forces In Afghanistan -- AP

KABUL – July is shaping up as the deadliest month of the Afghan war for U.S.-led international forces, with the number killed already matching the highest full-month toll of the nearly eight-year conflict, according to figures compiled by The Associated Press.

As of Wednesday, at least 46 international troops, including 24 Americans, had been killed in Afghanistan this month, according to statements by the U.S. military and the NATO command. That matches the tolls for the two previous deadliest months — June and August of 2008.

The rate of deaths in July — about three a day — is approaching some of the highest levels of the Iraq war.

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Update: NATO Afghanistan commander concerned about north and west -- Yahoo news/AP

My Comment:It is bad enough that war is breaking out throughout Afghanistan, but when the British army chief has to borrow an American helicopter to fly around .... it is clear that equipment shortages and resources are limited among our allies.

There are not enough boots on the ground, and as this war drags on it is clear that we are losing the support among the Afghan population. My prediction .... this time next year the war will still be ongoing, and the same debate that is happening now will still be happening next year.