by Sharif Amiry
Soldiers from the Afghan National Army work from the back of their Humvee in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 16, 2010. The ANA soldiers and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, have been conducting Operation Moshtarak to rid Marjah of Taliban presence and intimidation. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde) [Image: Flickr User - Marines] >>
Following reports about the seizing of military equipment, including armored vehicles, by the Taliban, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Sunday that it is a matter of concern but they have plans to eliminate or recover the equipment from the insurgents.
"We are not rejecting this. Military equipment – including Humvees – was seized by Taliban when some security check posts were overrun by the militants. It is a concerning issue," said MoD spokesman Dawlat Waziri.
He added: "The equipment must be destroyed or recovered. We have plans in this respect."
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