Local officials in Helmand reported that fresh troops have been deployed to conduct anti-insurgency operations in Marja district. A press release from Helmand governor’s office stated that after the deployment of the fresh troops, the former will return to their bases. The officials added that insurgents have suffered heavy casualties over the past six days. Meanwhile Taleban insurgents claim that they overran 25 police checkpoints yesterday and have seized a number of weapons.
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