A sort of weekly round-up of global military news.
Niger.
A huge fight by local standards. Things do seem to be heating up in the Liptako.
ISIS claims to have killed/wounded 100+ soldiers in an attack on Nigerien army base.
https://twitter.com/user/status/1205173079657332736
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-50744649#
Syria.
The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of the vital M4 highway in NE Syria.
Afghanistan.
From the Washington Post, of all media outlets:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graph...-war-strategy/
"In the beginning, the rationale for invading Afghanistan was clear: to destroy al-Qaeda, topple the Taliban and prevent a repeat of the 9/11 terrorist attacks."
Amazingly, no one will ever be held accountable.
Charlie in the wire at Bagram Base Sunday night/Monday morning resulting in a 3+ hour fire fight as the Taliban tried to infiltrate the base.
"The attack on Bagram, America's largest base in Afghanistan, comes after the United States and the Taliban re-approached peace negotiations in Doha this weekend after having broken them off previously. President Trump made a surprise visit to Bagram to meet with the troops and help serve their Thanksgiving feast just last month."