A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress. David Dobrydney/Air Force)The U.S. military has expanded its renewed air war in Afghanistan, striking targets in northeastern Afghanistan affiliated with the Taliban and another small militant group that is known for its roots in China, U.S. military officials said Tuesday. Gresback said that in addition to the Taliban, the U.S.-led military coalition in Afghanistan has targeted the East Turkestan Islamic Movement in the operation. The strikes are the latest in a series that began after President Trump’s new strategy in Afghanistan was announced in August. The Air Force significantly stepped up its bombing campaign in Afghanistan last year, dropping 4,361 bombs, compared with 1,337 in 2016, according to data released by the service.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2018 17:02 UTC