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supply route stories: 3 news summaries

Russia Agrees to Let US Use Airspace for Afghan War

Deal on supply lines forged ahead of Obama's Russian visit

Jul 4, 09 5:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - Russia has agreed to let American planes transporting troops and equipment to Afghanistan fly over its airspace, the BBC reports. The deal will be officially announced next week when President Obama visits Moscow. Volatility affecting supply lines through Pakistan and Central Asia made securing such an agreement one of Obama's... More »

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Afghanistan • Russia • Vladimir Putin • US military • nuclear disarmament • Dmitry Medvedev • Afghanistan war • President Obama • supply route

Kyrgyzstan Issues Eviction Notice to US

Forces have 6 months to leave; Uzbekistan offers new supply route

Feb 20, 09 7:32 AM CST
(Newser) - Kyrgyzstan has issued an eviction notice giving US forces six months to depart an air base key to the transit of troops and supplies to the war in Afghanistan, the AP reports. But in spite of its rocky relationship with the US, nearby Uzbekistan has offered an alternative route for... More »

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US military • air base • army supplies • Kyrgyzstan • Uzbekistan • Afghanistan war • supply route • Manas Air Base

Pakistan Cracks Open Afghan Supply Route

Crucial Khyber Pass has been shut for anti-Taliban campaign

Jan 2, 09 5:38 PM CST
(Newser) - Pakistan allowed traffic to cross the Khyber Pass today for 6 hours after closing it to help fight the Taliban, the New York Times reports. But analysts say that once the offensive is over, guerrillas who fled the area will simply return to the pass, a crucial supply route... More »

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Afghanistan • NATO • Taliban • Pakistan • US military • Khyber Pass • supply route

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