71.   But it was troubled from the start by several ground offensives launched by the Bosnian army against Serb positions, notably in the north.

72.   Criticism of the move was expected to rise after the holiday season amid signs that the ground offensive against the Chechen capital has failed.

73.   The navy and the air force were also included in the latest ground offensive to provide cover to infantry troops, Munasinghe said.

74.   Three months later, the army launched its biggest ground offensive to evetually capture Jaffna.

75.   It said the ongoing ground offensive was supported by army helicopters and air force fighter aircraft.

76.   Rockets but no ground offensives have been launched against several central Bosnian towns in retaliation for gains made by the Bosnian army in this part of the country.

77.   Rockets but no ground offensives have been launched against several central Bosnian towns in retaliation for gains made by the Bosnian army in that part of the country.

78.   Since Yeltsin announced his peace plan Russian forces have continued a major air and ground offensive against rebel strongholds.

79.   The increasingly impoverished government has reached a military stalemate against the rebels despite a major aerial and ground offensive launched at the end of last year, diplomats said.