An Al Qaeda-linked group now dominates Idlib, which could hasten an assault on the province by the Syrian government and its Russian allies.
Tag: Civilian Casualties
Airstrikes in Taliban Area Kill 29 Afghans Despite Peace Talks
The Taliban blamed American bombs for the deaths of civilians in two attacks in Helmand Province. The United States military said it was investigating.
At War: The Relics of War Left Behind in an Afghan Clinic
In this week’s newsletter: A look at Ross McDonnell’s photographs of homemade prosthetics, on display in I.C.R.C.’s orthopedic clinic in eastern Afghanistan.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 18-24
At least 90 pro-government forces and 21 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
Airstrike Said to Kill Taliban Mastermind Prompts Dispute in Afghanistan
Afghan intelligence officials said the strike hit a Taliban leader responsible for a deadly assault this week. Local people said it killed civilian hunters.
At War: What Happened in Iraq: ‘Seven Months of Blood and Fire and Broken Glass’
In this week’s At War newsletter: Many veterans know something that the politicians who speak for military action often do not: for those who do the fighting, war is often reduced to who is near and whatever happens.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Jan. 4-10
At least 139 pro-government forces and 15 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
The U.S. Spent $8 Billion on Afghanistan’s Air Force. It’s Still Struggling.
Eleven years after the United States began building an Afghan air force, it remains a frustrating work in progress, even as Taliban gains have increased the need.
Two Marines and Navy Sailor Are Investigated in Contractor’s Death
A physical altercation on New Year’s Eve in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil left a Lockheed Martin contractor dead and three troops under investigation.
At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Dec. 28-Jan. 3
At least 75 pro-government forces and 14 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.