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Canadian troops begin major offensive against Taliban
Last Updated: Friday, May 25, 2007 | 12:49 AM ET
The Canadian Press

Canadian soldiers have embarked on their most ambitious operation against the Taliban in nearly two months.

Operation Hoover saw Canadian tanks and infantry push overnight into Zhari district, a volatile region on the western edge of Kandahar province.

The operation includes Canadian, Portuguese and Afghan infantry, with support from the tanks, British air power and distant howitzer positions manned by gunners from the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.

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