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Afghan Supply Trucks Torched in Pakistan

Attack raises concerns about supply pipeline

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 7, 2008 8:10 AM CST

(Newser) – Militants torched more than 160 trucks in two Pakistani terminals supplying US-led troops in Afghanistan, AP reports. A security guard was killed in the assault at one of the terminals. While some witnesses reported hundreds of gunmen, a US official called the attack “militarily insignificant,” saying it would have “minimal” effect on its battle against Taliban insurgents. Still, the action likely raises serious supply concerns; some 300 trucks cross the border every day.

“We don't feel safe here at all,” said a depot manager. “It is almost impossible for us to continue with this business.”

Rows of destroyed Humvees and military trucks are seen at the Portward Logistic Terminal in Peshawar, Pakistan, today.
Rows of destroyed Humvees and military trucks are seen at the Portward Logistic Terminal in Peshawar, Pakistan, today.   (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad)
Rows of destroyed Humvees and military trucks lie crippled today at the Portward Logistic Terminal in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Rows of destroyed Humvees and military trucks lie crippled today at the Portward Logistic Terminal in Peshawar, Pakistan.   (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad)
A Pakistani police officer stands next to destroyed Humvees and military trucks at the Portward Logistic Terminal in Peshawar, Pakistan, today.
A Pakistani police officer stands next to destroyed Humvees and military trucks at the Portward Logistic Terminal in Peshawar, Pakistan, today.   (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad)
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COMMENTS
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Shannonals
Dec 9, 2008 10:17 PM CST
“militarily insignificant,” and 160 trucks were torched? I wonder what these people condsider significant
Zebraone
Dec 7, 2008 12:06 AM CST
Should have the Blackwater band defending the Karral

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