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The MSF trauma center in Kunduz was hit several times during sustained bombing and was very badly damaged
Charity says nine Doctors Without Borders staff dead and dozens of others seriously wounded in airstrike
If Afghan Taliban hold on to their occupation for some time, there is fear of defections from ranks of the Afghan Army
US provides support with first air strike; Ghani says reinforcements on the way
Peace remains eternally elusive, and for Taliban, currently on a roll, there is little incentive to come to the table
Akhter Mansoor praises Taliban 'victory'; asks fighters to offer special 'thanksgiving prayers'