In winter, civilian casualties increased

The number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan has increased dramatically this winter, according to a US Department of Defense report, citing rebel responsibility.

In his six-month report Published yesterday Tuesday, the Pentagon revealed that the losses of the Afghan security forces also increased compared to the same period last year

From December 1, 2017 to May 31 2018, the NATO mission in Afghanistan had at least 4,223 casualties

This is an increase of 73% over the winter of 2016-2017, says the report, adding that this increase is mainly due to the activities of the rebels, and more specifically the rebels. use of more improvised explosive devices

Afghan security forces also measured more losses in their ranks last winter, with a 14% increase in attacks against patrols and against control.

According to the Pentagon, during this period, the Afghan security forces kept all provincial capitals under control and repudiated a Taliban attempt to occupy the capital of Farah's western province.

"The mildest winter has allowed to exert greater military pressure against rebels and terrorists, and to create a positive impetus for the moment of the battles of 2018," the report says. 02] SOURCE: RES-BEP