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War’s Fury to Be Subsided in Winter as Taliban Prepares for Spring Offensive
Afghanistan’s mountainous terrain and heavy snowfall have traditionally prompted a winter lull in fighting, with the militants using the colder months to rest and regroup ahead of an annual spring offensive.
The Ministry of Defense and Interior say the war has been fallen in the country due to the approaching of the cold season and Taliban gets ready for the upcoming year’s offensive.
“With winter approaching, the Taliban militants begin to return to their safe havens in Pakistan and to be equipped and gain more supports,” said Sidiq Sidiqi, Spokesman of Interior Ministry.
Afghan security forces have assured to eradicate Taliban’s havens and suppress them in the upcoming days.
“Taliban militants return to Pakistan to get preparation for the next year, but we assure that the Taliban will be beaten in the nearest time,” said Dawlat Waziri, MoD spokesman.
In the meantime, the Presidential Palace has also stressed that the government will not be deceived by the Taliban group this time.
“The Afghan government has full preparation either for peace or war,” said Dawa Khan Mina Pal, President’s deputy spokesman.
Despite the widening of U.S. air support, the White House believes that the war in Afghanistan is tipping in the Taliban’s favor.
Speaking on the condition of anonymity to speak frankly about Afghanistan’s deteriorating security situation, a senior administration official called the situation in the country an “eroding stalemate.”
Gunmen loyal to the Islamic State (IS) group are also increasing their footprint in Afghanistan, where they are attempting to establish a regional base.
IS militants have been engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat war with government militias in eastern Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Taliban’s special forces have reportedly been deployed to hunt down the extremists.