1.   A triangle formed by seams on the front of a shift holds invisible pockets.

2.   However, the rebels held pockets around it.

3.   In recent years the opposition has been squeezed out of much of Afghanistan, holding pockets of ground in the north and central parts of the country.

4.   The Dar-e-Suf area is considered strategic because it would open supply routes for the opposition which holds pockets of territory that are not easily resupplied.

5.   The government controls most towns in the east, and the rebels hold small pockets of surrounding areas.

6.   The opposition was driven out of Taloqan two weeks ago in a major setback, and now holds dwindling pockets in the north of the country.

7.   Rebel splinter groups hold other pockets.