Taliban warn of start of annual ‘spring offensive’ in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban have warned they will officially start their annual “spring offensive” in Afghanistan on Thursday.

Wednesday’s announcement comes hours after a brazen attack on a foreigners’ housing compound in Kabul that killed seven people shortly after a surprise visit by President Barack Obama.

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The offensive comes every year as the country’s snows melt, making both travel and fighting easier. It normally leads to a surge of militant attacks throughout the country as the Taliban attempt to retake lost territory and intimidate the Afghan government.