http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,,1883784,00.html
I think the former Soviet commanders are right. It is not the first time the British military have tried to mess up Afghanistan. They did so in the 19th century as well. Afghanistan is just old Iranian territory. We need a historical understanding.
Britain should be more concerned about things at home. Read about Operation Trident
http://www.met.police.uk/trident/