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Afghanistan |
Hundreds of Taliban massing to attack dam, says governor |
2007-02-13 |
![]() A spokesman for the NATO-led force confirmed rebel movements in the dam area, including across the border, but could not confirm the governor’s numbers or any other details. Built by the Soviets in 1953, the dam irrigates about 285,000 acres of farmland and two hydroelectric plants built by the United States in 1975 have a capacity of 33 megawatts. A third plant is planned, which would almost double that capacity by 2009. Wafa said the Taliban fighters were brought in by local commanders for a joint operation with Al Qaeda. “They are planning to destroy the Kajaki dam,” he said, accusing Pakistan’s military intelligence agency, ISI, of providing training and logistical support for the guerrillas. “Pakistan is supporting the Taliban in order for them to keep fighting on in Afghanistan. They don’t want Afghanistan’s development and reconstruction,” he said. Pakistan denies continuing to support the Taliban. |
Posted by:Fred |
#13 Actually, I see a blocking force being airlifted in between the tallibunnies and the pakiwackiland border, then an assault from three sides by SF, Brits, Dutch, Canadian and US forces, forcing them back into the blocking force. You have to literally surround them to keep them from "fading into the rough Afghan terrain". Do it now, when there's plenty of snow on the ground to make tailing them easier. Need to use the same methodology against the nutters holed up in Musa Qala, but there at least the allies can use artillery and anything else they wish. Pakland is neck deep in the talibanned crap and needs to be burned, badly. I'm sure a few ARCLIGHT strikes through their major cities would discourage them from any further support of the talibanned. |
Posted by: Old Patriot 2007-02-13 14:35 |
#12 Thought it was "Hundreds of Taliban Missing..." |
Posted by: rhodesiafever 2007-02-13 13:36 |
#11 Then blow up the dam and wash 'em all away! I think the perspectibe of being washed would strike terror on thir hearts. |
Posted by: JFM 2007-02-13 11:03 |
#10 Blowing up the dam is what their goal is, Pappy. I say we answer this attack on this dam with an attack by J-DAMs. |
Posted by: Ptah 2007-02-13 10:15 |
#9 stake skull and crossbone posters in a 25 mile out ringarc of the dam, the Dead-Zone by which no questions are asked. Everything larger than a scorpion gets Napalm'd or MOAB'd! Why not go one better- herd 'em to a point below the dam. Then blow up the dam and wash 'em all away! |
Posted by: Pappy 2007-02-13 09:56 |
#8 Massed = Target rich. |
Posted by: JohnQC 2007-02-13 09:50 |
#7 No MOAB's near a dam, you'll disturb the foundation, possibly cause a collapse, Napalm is good. |
Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-02-13 09:43 |
#6 Great Start plainslow, #5; In addition, stake skull and crossbone posters in a 25 mile out ringarc of the dam, the Dead-Zone by which no questions are asked. Everything larger than a scorpion gets Napalm'd or MOAB'd! |
Posted by: smn 2007-02-13 09:25 |
#5 I count on Rantburger's to educate me in military operations as I was never in the military. But would'nt this be the time that you block thier path back (I'm sure easier said then done), then root them out? Tell the Pak's, anybody going into Pakistan on any of these routes are dead meat. |
Posted by: plainslow 2007-02-13 09:12 |
#4 Sounds like a great opportunity to lower the number of Taliban by about 700. |
Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-02-13 08:46 |
#3 We are spending all this money to help the country and how does the Pakistanis repay us by trying to destroy our goodwill!!! Horrible nation which along with saudi i hope gets nuked in the near future!!!! |
Posted by: Ebbolump Glomotle9608 2007-02-13 06:52 |
#2 That project, and education in general, must be protected. Give handgun training & equipment to every Afghan in the local education establishment, especially the women. |
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-02-13 06:23 |
#1 The Kajaki Dam project and investment will be a benchmark for the future development of Afganistan . It must be defended at all costs for the next 10 years at least . |
Posted by: MacNails 2007-02-13 04:21 |