Khost,Afghanistan.
LOCATION
Khost Mosque is a mosque in the city of Khost, in eastern Afghanistan.
From Kabul, khost has 150
kilometers, from gardez khost has 100 kilometers,The town of Khost is
located on a plateau of minimally 1,000 metres altitude that extends to the
East for about 40 kilometres until the Bannu Pakistan border.
The valley of Khost is closed to the west with a long mountain chain with peaks that go over 3,000 metres. Through this runs for about 90 kilometres the road to Gardez, which is considered extremely dangerous due to the risk of ambush. So Taliban invaded Khost in 1995.
HISTORY
Khost has been in American control since the 2001 US led
invasion of Afghanistan. Due to its location in eastern Afghanistan, it was a
hotbed for insurgent activity attempting to dislodge the American forces there.
Like most other provinces, Khost is home to maneuver forces and a Provincial
Reconstruction Team (PRT). Maneuver forces wage war against insurgents and
assist the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police in operations,
while the PRT handles the reconstruction aspects.
In early 2007, Lieutenant Colonel Scottie Custer of the
82nd Airborne Division saw that the best way to limit insurgent activity in
Khost was to forward-deploy some 187 paratroopers under his command to Force
Protection Facilities in Khost's various district centers around sub-governors'
mansions, to directly protect these, maintain a visible presence in population
centers, and help mentor Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police units
operating across Khost.
The FPFs brought a broader sense of security and
prosperity to surrounding areas. Bazaars, shops, and gas stations have improved
the quality of life for local residents. The Mandozai Force Protection
Facilities in Khost include a medical clinic attached to further assist Afghans
in need of basic medical assistance. The offices of Khost's various
sub-governors had experienced increased activity as Afghans went there to
settle disputes and voice concerns instead of going through traditional tribal
channels and bribes, cutting down on sectarian suspicion and strife.
Throughout 2007 and 2008 roads had been improved, businesses were springing up and schools were being built, at least 50 in 2007 alone with another 25 planned for 2008. A new airport was under construction as the Khost Airfield was used by the US Military, creating new opportunities and jobs. The Provincial Reconstruction Team, led by CDR David Adams was instrumental in connecting the people to the government in Khost City, by ensuring the PRT was able to execute over $2.5 million under the Commanders Emergency Response Program (CERP) program.
HOTELS
Barat Hotel
Chowk-e
Mukharabat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
DISTANCE
4 Km - Distance from Khost Airfield (KHT) to Great
Mosque.
231 Km - Distance from Kabul International Airport to
Great Mosque.