If Taliban takes control of Helmand from Afghan government it would be propaganda coup as Sangin was UK’s bloodiest battleSangin itself has limited strategic significance,but the major Taliban assault currently underway on the Helmand town is a sign of rebel confidence and strength that should sound alarm bells for the government in Kabul and its western backers.
The attack this weekend came after months of regular military advance through the province that have put more than half of it under Taliban control. That shift has gone nearly unnoticed beyond Afghanistan, in portion because places like Khaneshin are not household names, and even in Kabul.
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Source: theguardian.com