Afghan Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak (L) speaks regarding Helmand operation, during a press conference in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2010. Hours after launching major offensive by NATO and Afghan soldiers against Taliban militants in Marjah district of southern Helmand province, Afghan Minister of Defense Abdul Rahim Wardak said that several areas have been captured and clash for control of Marja Bazaar is going on. [Xinhua]