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Archives for the day Sunday, October 4th, 2009

8 US Troops Die in Heavy Afghan Combat

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

4 Oct

Eight U.S. troops died Oct. 3 as American and Afghan forces beat back a brazen assault on two joint outposts in the eastern Afghan province of Nuristan. The attack was led by Taliban commander Dost Mohammed and was aided by al Qaeda's Shadow Army, reports say.

Afghan Policeman Fires on Troops, Kills 2

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4 Oct

An Afghan policeman on patrol with U.S. Soldiers opened fire on the Americans, killing two of them before fleeing, officials said Saturday, raising questions about discipline in the ranks of the Afghan forces and possible infiltration by insurgents.
 

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