THE Afghan army was planning a major counter-attack today to drive the Taliban out of a key southern city, warning residents they must immediately flee their homes.
Dozens of civilians have already died in the battle for Lashkar Gah, a city of 200,000 people that would be the Taliban’s biggest urban prize since the insurgents launched a nationwide offensive in May.
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