As rate of airstrike casualties rises,Donald Trump’s expansion of clash could strain relations between Kabul and WashingtonWhen thousands of additional US soldiers are deployed to Afghanistan as part of Donald Trump’s expansion of America’s longest war, many of them will experience the clash at a distance from fighters jets and helicopters.
The US has stepped up its use of airstrikes in Afghanistan and is pouring huge resources into strengthening Afghan airpower. But while airstrikes may be effective in killing insurgents, and increasing their use also leads to more civilian deaths.
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Source: theguardian.com