A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender tanker from the 908th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron refuels an F-15E Strike Eagle from the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron over Afghanistan on Dec. 15, 2008. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon, U.S. Air Force. (Released)From Journal Now:
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - A recent increase in Taliban attacks on a crucial NATO transportation route from Pakistan to Afghanistan could imperil efforts to bolster the flagging, seven-year U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan, U.S. and Pakistani officials say.
Attacks on NATO supply lines have become a regular occurrence in parts of northwestern Pakistan, including the country's inhospitable tribal areas near the border with Afghanistan. Within the past two weeks, Taliban fighters have mounted at least six assaults on NATO supply depots near the Pakistani city of Peshawar, setting fire to more than 300 armored Humvees, military vehicles and other supply containers.
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My Comment: With the surge in U.S. soldiers being prepared .... their supplies and essentials are now going to be targeted. Like in Iraq .... this is going to be a headache for Nato and coalition forces.
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