Latest from Afghanistan - 25.2.10

Marjah seems to have become routine resistance. Here's news from other parts of Afghanistan.

Feb 25
Remote-controlled IED hits U.S tank near Kandahar airfield
By Qari Yousuf Ahmadi
KANDAHAR, Feb. 25 - A remote-controlled bomb in Kandahar province targeted a U.S tank on Wednesday evening. According to the report, at least 2 U.S soldiers were killed or injured in the planted bomb detonated by remotely-controlled device near Kandahar airfield in Daman district of this province.
Reportedly, the wreckage of the struck tank is still lying at the site.

Feb 25
Police check posts attacked in Khost
By Zabihullah Mujahid
KHOST, Feb. 25 - A number of the policemen were killed in clashes with the Mujahideen that broke out following a surprise attack by Mujahideen in Yaqubi district of Khost province, on Wednesday night.
The check posts have been terribly damaged in the attack which occurred in Shuni Kandaw area of this district, while no Mujahids have been harmed during the attack.

Feb 25
Three German soldiers die as their tank blown apart by mine blast in Kunduz
By Zabihullah Mujahid
KUNDUZ, Feb. 25 - On earlier Thursday, a German tank got torn apart by a mine planted in Nahri Sufi area of Cahrdarah district, Kunduz province. According to the report, the tank was set on fire in the blast, killing three German soldiers who were inside.
The area was surrounded by the enemy right after the blast and the helicopter was called in to carry the dead.


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