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Title: U.S. Strikes in Afghanistan Target Senior al-Qaida Leaders
Post by: rangerrebew on October 28, 2016, 11:05:39 am

U.S. Strikes in Afghanistan Target Senior al-Qaida Leaders

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2016 — Precision U.S. strikes conducted Oct. 23 targeted two of al-Qaida's most senior leaders in Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook announced last night.

In a statement, Cook said officials are still assessing the results of the strikes, which targeted Faruq al-Qatani and Bilal al-Utabi.

“Their demise would represent a significant blow to the terrorist group's presence in Afghanistan, which remains committed to facilitating attacks against the United States, our allies and partners,” the press secretary said.

http://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/988320/us-strikes-in-afghanistan-target-senior-al-qaida-leaders