U.S. to send to Afghanistan an additional 17 thousand troops.

U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday, February 17, signed an order to increase American troops stationed in Afghanistan, the Associated Press.

The goal is that within the next six months in Afghanistan will be further directed army brigade, and the marines, of which the Obama administration official did not specify. According to unofficial data, in Afghanistan will be sent to 17 thousand people - first 8 thousand marines, and then another 9 thousand troops.

At this moment in Afghanistan are serving 33 thousand U.S. military, like BBC News. Previously, U.S. commanders in Afghanistan asked to increase the contingent to 30 thousand troops.
During his campaign, Barack Obama has stated repeatedly that the administration of George W. Bush did not pay enough attention to the situation in Afghanistan, focusing on Iraq. Plans to strengthen the American military contingent in Afghanistan, Obama announced shortly after taking office, President of the United States.