However, Al Jazeera's producer travelled with the Taliban for five hours in Tabag district and saw no sign of Afghan or American forces.
While filming, a young boy appeared and told the Taliban he had seen some Americans - five Humvees nearby.
A ripple of excitement spread through the group and Oji Mullah ordered his men to move out to prepare and attack.
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Spy satellite view of this location.
Originally published at https://warintel.blogspot.com/2007/09/50-taliban-moving-in-abad-patki.html on September 13, 2007.