By contrast, NATO soldiers in Afghanistan have been fighting and dying since they extended their presence to the south of the country this summer.

相反，今年夏天，随着参战的北约战士在阿富汗南部活动范围扩大，死伤不断。

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“Those with their hands in the mangle of the fighting in the south have no choice but to reinforce,” says one senior NATO officer.

一位北约高级官员说，“那些插手使南方的战事一团糟，他们除了巩固实力，别无选择。

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A gunman wearing an Afghan police uniform has killed three Nato staff in the south of the country, the coalition has said.

一名身着阿富汗警服的枪手在阿富汗南部地区杀死三名北约工作人员。

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But, I understand you did speak with the deputy commander of NATO forces in the south?

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He's Deputy Commander of NATO forces in the south, speaking with me here in Kandahar.

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