Afghanistan is holding its breath for what portends to be
one of the bloodiest summers in recent years. Both the Taliban and
the US have declared a fight to the finish, centered on Kandahar,
the spiritual capital of Taliban.
REF:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/US-in-fight-to-finish-phase-against-Taliban/articleshow/5982960.cms