[ColonelCassad] In Kandahar, a local airport came under rocket fire today.
Taliban militants continue to roam the suburbs, but have made no serious attempts to navigate Kandahar, despite belligerent statements. Obviously, if they go in for the assault, then there will be a serious battle for Kandahar. The loss of the city and airfield will put an end to the government's hopes of keeping at least something in the south of Afghanistan.
| An Nahar adds: |
Airport chief Massoud Pashtun said two rockets had hit the runway and repairs were underway with planes likely to resume service later on Sunday.
The facility is vital to maintaining the logistical and air support needed to keep the Taliban
...the Pashtun equivalent of men...from overrunning the city, while also providing aerial cover for large tracts of southern Afghanistan.