There was expectations that the fights there, the operation there might be extended for several months, even for several years. But within a few weeks it ended, because obviously the Taliban wasn't a real force.
预计那里的战斗和行动可能会延长几个月，甚至几年。但在几周内就结束了，因为塔利班显然不是真正的武装力量。
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