Hit from long range, probably by a Taliban PKM. I think this guy is firing the wrong weapon for this range.
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With proliferation of hand held drones with IR, this isnt that much of a problem as it was in 2012, not saying it isnt a problem.
I don't understand what you mean.
He seems to be wielding a M4 (or M16?) with a 500-600m effective range and shooting at the mountain across that's probably in excess of 1000m. Wasteful shots imo and probably why he decided to go closer which obviously is a terrible idea on rugged terrain like this.
It was in response to quote about 'you cant see where the taliban are firing from', my point was with IR drone, you can precisely see where the firing is coming from.
Drone is not always viable. Shooting (or ambush) can start suddenly anywherd and end quickly. You may not have a drone up and running in that timespan, and even if you did, the other side can maybe see your drone and cease shooting.
Also, wouldn't it be easier to just use IR binoculars?
The Taliban marked the third anniversary of their rise to power with a military parade at the former US air base in Bagram, Afghanistan. It is worth noting that despite expanding diplomatic contacts with Russia, China, Central Asian and Middle Eastern states, the Taliban remain unrecognized in the world and are not represented in the UN. The parade featured American, Russian and other countries' military equipment. The parade featured Soviet T-55 and T-62M tanks, American HMMWV M1152 and MaxxPro armored vehicles. M113, M577, M1117, BMP-1 and BMP-2 armored personnel carriers. D-30, D-44 and M114 towed artillery. Grad MLRS. The Taliban's airborne part of the parade was represented by Mi-24, Mi-17V-5, UH-60 and MD-530F helicopters. Also on display were Cessna AC-2008, Cessna 208 and other military equipment. The parade in Bagram was attended by approximately 10,000 people, including senior Taliban officials.
NEW: Clashes have broken out on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Afghanistan-Pakistan.
Violent clashes along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Emirate forces in Afghanistan launch a major attack on Pakistan in response to the bombing of Kabul and Paktika province in southern Afghanistan.
The Emirate of Afghanistan is deploying massive military forces to the border with Pakistan.
Afghan media:
Taliban fighters attack military facilities used as launch points for "drones entering Afghan territory" and violating its airspace..
Reports indicate that Taliban fighters are now launching attacks on Pakistani border points from several Afghan provinces: Paktika, Khost, Jalalabad, Helmand, and Kunar.
Heavy gunfire exchange has been reported along the border.
Local media news:
The forces of the Emirate of Afghanistan have taken control of a base in the "Shakaj" area of the Bahramchi district in Helmand. During the operation, 6 soldiers were killed and an anti-aircraft gun was seized.
Pakistani army bases also fell in the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.
Afghan forces have seized a Pakistani army base in the Durbabai district of Nangarhar province and blew it up.
Afghan forces have completely seized four Pakistani bases in the Aryub Zazi district and have taken their weapons.
Reinforcements of the Afghanistan army on the way to the Durand Line.
Sites of clashes along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan so far...
Afghanistan-Pakistan.
Violent clashes along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Emirate forces in Afghanistan launch a major attack on Pakistan in response to the bombing of Kabul and Paktika province in southern Afghanistan.
The Emirate of Afghanistan is deploying massive military forces to the border with Pakistan.
Afghan media:
Taliban fighters attack military facilities used as launch points for "drones entering Afghan territory" and violating its airspace..
Reports indicate that Taliban fighters are now launching attacks on Pakistani border points from several Afghan provinces: Paktika, Khost, Jalalabad, Helmand, and Kunar.
Heavy gunfire exchange has been reported along the border.
Local media news:
The forces of the Emirate of Afghanistan have taken control of a base in the "Shakaj" area of the Bahramchi district in Helmand. During the operation, 6 soldiers were killed and an anti-aircraft gun was seized.
Pakistani army bases also fell in the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.
Afghan forces have seized a Pakistani army base in the Durbabai district of Nangarhar province and blew it up.
Afghan forces have completely seized four Pakistani bases in the Aryub Zazi district and have taken their weapons.
Reinforcements of the Afghanistan army on the way to the Durand Line.
Sites of clashes along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan so far...
Have to point out that this "unrecognized" is western propaganda lie of shifting concept. Between two sovereign states recognition is only and solely based on diplomatic mission being accepted by each states, there is nothing else defining recognition.
This is a good list of countries that have exchanged ambassadors or chargé d'affaires with Taliban government. It is clearly a divide between west and east. And the word "world" in the west is apparently a much smaller place.
A good visual
Its time for Pakistan to fully conquer Afghanistan and achieve complete strategic depth. Take out the Taliban for good and install a more pro-pakistan govt if full annexation is unpalatable.
Afghanistan's mineral resources will be very useful for Pakistan's economy. and they can also bring needed civilizational advancement in Afghan society.
Pakistan is not a white/european country. They have the needed religious and tribal ties to seep into afghan society and conquer afghanistan properly.
Afghanistan's mineral resources will be very useful for Pakistan's economy. and they can also bring needed civilizational advancement in Afghan society.
Pakistan is not a white/european country. They have the needed religious and tribal ties to seep into afghan society and conquer afghanistan properly.
no, it is not.