IED Attacks In Afghanistan Set Record -- USA TodayAttacks with makeshift bombs hit a record high of more than 16,000 in Afghanistan in the past year, and the increasing harm they cause to Afghan civilians indicates insurgents may lack strong leadership, military officials say.
The number of improvised explosive devices that were cleared or detonated rose to 16,554 from 15,225, an increase of 9%, according to data obtained by USA TODAY. In 2009, total IED "events," as they are known, came to 9,304.
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My Comment: And with the upsurge in fighting during this winter season .... all signs point to an even bloodier 2012.
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