Violence Grows in Northern Afghanistan, but Neither Side Is Gaining Much Ground

MAZAR I SHARIF, Afghanistan — Violence in northern Afghanistan has intensified in recent days, with both Afghan security forces and the Taliban suffering heavy casualties, but the heavy fighting has failed to shift the battle lines in the 17-year-old war.

from Pocket https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/world/asia/afghanistan-war-winter.html
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