U.S. July Airstrikes In Afghanistan Were The Highest This Decade

The U.S. flew 749 strike sorties in July, 88 of which included a weapons release. Both are monthly highs this year. (Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Air Force)

Military Times: US airstrikes in Afghanistan continue to climb this month, highest this decade

Airstrikes in Afghanistan are reaching historically high numbers.

Following a three-day cease-fire in June, U.S. aircraft continued to pound Taliban positions across Afghanistan to convince the insurgent force that negotiating with the Afghan government is their only option, according to a press release and statistics provided by U.S. Air Forces Central Command this month.

For July, strike metrics saw highs across the board as the result of a surge in operations post-ceasefire, according to AFCENT.

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