Operation Omari

Operation Omari
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), Taliban insurgency
Date 12 April – 8 September 2016 Location Afghanistan Status Afghan Government Victory Taliban Propaganda Victory Taliban still control 40% of Afghanistan
Belligerents
Afghanistan	Taliban

Operation Omari, also called the Spring Offensive, was an offensive launched by the Taliban against the Afghan government in Afghanistan. Its start was announced on 12 April 2016.^[1][2] The Taliban made their yearly spring offensive announcement on April 12, 2016. They named the offensive in honor of the movement's late leader. The announcement of Operation Omari includes details on how the members of the group should present themselves in public. The aim of the Operation is considered ambitious and its focus is on clearing the remaining areas from enemy control and presence.^[3] Unlike offensive announcements from previous years this announcement contained details about specific targets that would be attacked during the operation. The targets were stated in general terms with reference only to "large scale attacks on enemy positions across the country, martyrdom-seeking and tactical attacks against enemy strongholds, and assassination of enemy commanders in urban centers."^[3]