NATO officials say a helicopter has crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing one coalition service member and injuring another. Captain Luca Carniel says there was no enemy activity in the area when the helicopter crashed on Saturday, and the cause is being investigated. Kandahar governor spokesperson Javeed Faisal says the helicopter crashed in Daman district, a… Continue reading US Helicopter Crashes In Southern Afghanistan
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Militant attack kills 3 police in southern Afghanistan
At least three Afghan policemen have been killed in a militant attack carried out in Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, police say. The incident took place on Wednesday when a relative of one of the victims opened fire on them on the outskirts of Kandahar city. The Taliban militants, however, say the attacker was one… Continue reading Militant attack kills 3 police in southern Afghanistan
Panjwai residents stand against Taliban
Local residents in Panjwai district in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan started fighting the Taliban. According to the local residents they have killed at least three Taliban militants in this district so far. Abdul Wadood one of the organizer of public uprising said local residents of Panjwai district started fighting against the Taliban while residents… Continue reading Panjwai residents stand against Taliban
Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan
A Taliban leader known for coordinating suicide attacks has been killed in an operation in Kandahar province, NATO-led forces said Sunday. “During a security operation in Maiwand district Saturday, Afghan and coalition forces killed Taliban leader Abdul Baki,” Xinhua quoted the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) as saying in a statement. Kandahar is around 450… Continue reading Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan
8 Afghan policemen killed in Kandahar blast
Eight Afghan policemen were killed as result of mine explosion in southern province of the Kandahar officials said. The incident took place in “Peru Qalacha” which is related to the fifth district of Kandahar. Gen Abdul Raziq, provincial police chief confirmed the incident and said a caravan of Afghan policemen were deployed in the area… Continue reading 8 Afghan policemen killed in Kandahar blast