Cpl. Nathaniel Mullet watches explosives detonate in Sangin, Afghanistan. Marines cleared obstructions in tree lines with explosives to gain better observation from their guard posts during an offensive in the region. (Marine Corps photo)Marine Offensive In Afghanistan’s Kajaki Region Pushing Out Taliban -- Military Times
The Marine Corps released more information about an ongoing offensive in northern Helmand province today, identifying it as Operation Tofan Sharq, or Eastern Storm.
The offensive began with Marines pushing north from volatile Sangin district for five days along Route 611, the main highway in northern Helmand province, Marine officials said in a news release.
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