Another war Obama lost.

SANGIN, Afghanistan, Feb. 7 (UPI) — An Afghan army commander says the Taliban are once again on the verge of overrunning the Sangin district of southern Afghanistan’s Helmand province.

The BBC quoted the commander, who spoke on condition of anonymity, as saying the Taliban now control a majority of the district and have in recent days attacked the remaining government-controlled positions, killing dozens of Afghan military personnel.

The commander reportedly said eight soldiers were killed and nine captured at a base known as “Sahra Yak,” which fell late last week. The militants confiscated ammunition and weapons, including an armored vehicle, and are now threatening two other bases that “will have the same fate” if not given the proper support.

“It is the fourth day that one dead body is with us, and four wounded in the past week,” he said. “It is the tenth day that we eat only dry bread, borrowing it from the local police.”

Afghan military officials have downplayed the Taliban assault in Sangin, saying the district is secure despite admitting the presence of jihadists.