Latest "Red Unit" stories

How much longer will US and partner forces ‘own the night’ in combat?

Filmed through the tinted green of night vision goggles, a February video by the Taliban depicts their assault on an Afghan Local Police outpost in Khandahar province.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US and Afghan forces free Taliban prisoners in Helmand

U.S. and Afghan forces raided a Taliban prison in Helmand province Jan. 20, rescuing more than 60 Afghan security forces, senior Afghan defense officials told Military Times.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

Commandos raid ‘Red Unit’ in ongoing campaign against Taliban financial network

Afghan commandos executed a nighttime raid against the Taliban’s “Red Unit” in Helmand province on Monday, seizing over a ton of hashish valued at $3.4 million and freeing five captives.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US and Afghan forces kill senior Taliban and al-Qaida commanders

U.S. and Afghan forces have killed several senior level al-Qaida and Taliban leaders over the past several days.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

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