45 Commando see progress in Nad-e Ali 10.08.11
25Royal Marines fighting in the Nad-e Ali South district of Afghanistan say they've been surprised by the developments in the area. Traditionally summer in Afghanistan has been regarded as the fighting season but 45 Commando say insurgent activity has dramatically fallen, and Afghan forces have helped maintain security. In the village of Kushal Kalay there have been a reduced number of attacks from insurgents, 4 in the past 4 months. Part of the success has been put down to the efforts of previous tours. 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment made huge progress over the winter, driving out insurgents from the area. And the current battlegroup are working hard to maintain that success. However, for these Royal Marines there is no room for complacency. Efforts at stabilising the area have had success but 45 Commando say they will work hard to ensure that the villages remain secure.