Re: 5 Afghan soldiers killed in landmine blast in Spin Boldak
Most of the landmines were placed by the Soviets trying to protect their troops. Ironicly, in the last few years since there has been some stability in the country, the landmine erdication programs are in full swing. More landmines have been removed from Afghanistan in the last two years than in the previous 25 years combined.
And just so we understand. One of the largest concentrations of landmines is the LOC in Kashmir, laid by both India and Pakistan. the pot is certainly calling the kettle black on this one!