In an exclusive, SkyNews reported this morning that Pakistan’s Taliban forces have admitted that its forces are fighting against US and NATO soldiers in Afghanistan, alongside Afghan Taliban fighters, and claim that a US troop surge will do nothing to defeat them.

SkyNews video shows a deputy leader of the Taliban’s forces in the South Waziristan region claiming, “US defeat in Afghanistan is more visible day by day. Statements from their officials and army generals show that they are fed up and questioning how long they stay in Afghanistan. … US plans have failed in Afghanistan. Soon the US will face defeat in Afghanistan and will withdraw their forces.”

SkyNews, which says that this is the first interview with Pakistani Taliban leadership since the Pakistan military began an offensive in the South Waziristan area, also claimed that the interview “appeared to be evidence that the Taliban leadership, at least, continues to be able to issue threats and interviews to the media, despite the apparent constant army bombardment.”