KABUL (Pajhwok): Amid escalated fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban, US defence secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday said the Afghan security forces' primary job was to make sure they could slow the Taliban's momentum before attempting to retake territory.
"They are consolidating their forces around the key population centres," Austin told reporters during a visit to Alaska, reported Tolo News, citing UK news agency.
"In terms of whether or . . .
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Afghan forces’ primary job to slow Taliban’s momentum: Austin
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