The commander of the British troops in Afghanistan does not believe in the victory over the Taliban

The commander of the British contingent in the south of Afghanistan, Brigadier General Mark Carleton Smith believes that you should not expect a convincing military victory in Afghanistan and you need to prepare for the conclusion of the Taliban movement, the British newspaper Sunday Times reports.

In an interview with the publication, the commander of the 16th Air-School Brigade in the Province of Hilment said that it was necessary to "reduce our expectations." “We will not win this war,” said Carleton Smitted.

According to the general, his brigade has achieved some success in battles against the Taliban this year, but over the past six months, its losses have amounted to 32 killed, 170 wounded.

"We wish to change the principle of" debate ", disputes should not be allowed through the muzzle of weapons, but through negotiations," said Carleton Smitting. According to him, if the Taliban sits at the negotiating table, it will already be progress that will help stop the resistance of the militants.

The head of the Afghan province, Hilmain, Gulab Mallman last week, said the Taliban is controlled by more than half of the province. Sunday Times also notes an increase in the number of supporters of the political resolution of the conflict in Afghanistan.