Text of report by state-owned National Afghanistan Radio on 17 June Though around 300 to 400 Taleban fighters have gathered in two areas in Arghandab District of Kandahar Province, the National Defence Ministry officials have reported the deployment of fresh troops to Kandahar Province.

Text of report by Afghan independent Tolo TV, on 17 June [Presenter] Reports from Kandahar suggest Afghan and foreign troops are launching operations to retake parts of Arghandab district from the Taleban.

Text of report by private Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency Kandahar, 16 June: The Taleban have infiltrated a strategic area of Kandahar.

Text of report by Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press news agency Kandahar, 24 September: Two US soldiers were slightly injured in a mine explosion in Kandahar Province [south Afghanistan] last night.