US Deploys 90 Special Operations Forces To Assist Afghan Forces In Musa Qala

KABUL: (Middle East Press) The United State military has reportedly deployed about 90 Special Forces in the restive Helmand province amid deteriorating security situation in the province which led to the fall of Musa Qala district last week.

The foreign operations Special Forces are apparently sent to assist with Afghan security forces.

The American military officials have confirmed that the special operations forces were rushed into Camp Bastion after the fall of Musa Qala on Wednesday.

The officials further added that the soldiers were part of the NATO and American-led coalition’s noncombat, “train, advice and assist” mission.

The Afghan military officials have also confirmed that the Afghan security forces receive air support from the coalition forces besides the Afghan Air Force conduct aerial bombing.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that the district was retaken by Afghan forces.