Nad-e Ali patrol base expands in push against Taliban 08.02.11

The rebuilding of a patrol base in Helmand Province will mean important progress against the Taliban. Checkpoint Katina in Nad-e Ali has been home to a small number of troops from The Royal Irish Regiment since September. Now a make over by Royal Engineers means it can now expand. Fiona Weir has been to Afghanistan to report on what has been a dangerous and sometimes life threatening project.

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