WASHINGTON, D.C.: About 50 to 100 Afghan soldiers are killed in battle every week but the high casualty rate does not mean the country’s forces are at the breaking point, a United States (US) general said on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

“The Afghan security forces are suffering more casualties, no question about it,” Lt. Gen. Mark Milley said by video link from Afghanistan.

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