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'Tangible success' in Afghanistan war

UK forces are on a major offensive against the Taliban ahead of presidential elections in Afghanistan. Six British soldiers have died in the last week. Ian Pannell reports from the front line in Helmand province. Spokesman for British forces Lt Col Nick Richardson discusses whether the offensive has been a success.

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