Detailed Instructions: In this task, given a sentence in the English language, your task is to convert it into the Japanese language.
Q: A statement by the US military said the operation was expected to last several days, and was targeting a smuggling route and hideouts for foreign rebels.
A:
米軍の声明によると、作戦は最後の数日まで予想されていて、外国の反乱軍のための密輸ルートと隠れ家を目標としていた。