Country and nothing reflects this more than the fact that their losses are typically several times ours. there is no question that levels of violence in afghanistan have increased significantly over the last several years. moefrover the taliban and its affiliates until this year were steadily expanding the areas they control and influence. this year, however, isaf has achieved progress in several locations. the initial main effort is in the central river valley, an afghan and u.s. forces have expanded control there. the enemy has fought back as we have taken back the an chew wares in the distr...