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To: energyplay who wrote (60046)1/18/2010 3:54:02 AM
From: TobagoJack  Read Replies (1) of 217755
 
just in in-tray, per stratfor

Red Alert: Taliban Assault on Kabul
January 18, 2010 | 0746 GMT

A major Taliban attack began on Kabul Jan. 18. The fighting is being reported by both American and Taliban sources. According to one American source, reports of an imminent attack began circulating Jan. 17. Heavy fighting is being reported at multiple locations, apparently focused around the Serena Hotel. The hotel, which is frequented by foreign journalists and government officials, has been attacked in the past. According to the Taliban, 20 suicide bombers are taking part in the attack. They claim the Presidential Palace, Ministries of Justice, Finance, Mines and Industry are among the targets. There are reports of casualties, but numbers and locations are unclear.

The attack is still in progress with Taliban forces reportedly fighting Afghan security forces. Explosions, gunfire and rocket fire have been reported along with the suicide bombers. It is unclear whether this assault will prove larger than attacks carried out last February.

Early reports in a situation like this tend to be inaccurate and it will be a while before STRATFOR gets a clear sense of what has happened. However, it is clear that this is a major assault.
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