Taliban report fresh airstrikes in Kandahar area

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- The United States launched a third night of attacks Tuesday, striking around the southern city of Kandahar, the headquarters of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban militia, Taliban officials said.

A Taliban soldier, reached by telephone at a garrison in Kandahar, said the Americans were striking targets near but not inside the city.

"We can hear the explosions," he said, refusing to give his name. "There is darkness all around us. Our anti-aircraft guns are trying to target them but they are flying at a very high altitude."

He had no further information.