A., in July, 2011, even he seemed to recognize this, intensifying a campaign to kill and capture Taliban insurgents.

NEWYORKER: General Principles

The Russian military have said their immediate aim is to crush the strongest rebel groups and kill or capture their leaders before the snow melts in the mountains allowing guerrillas to manoeuvre on familiar terrain.

BBC: Russian soldiers

U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies have worked successfully with Pakistani security services to capture or kill key al-Qaida figures, including Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

NPR: Risky Business: U.S. Must Rely On Foreign Spies