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[ 13.02.2006 - 19:52 ]
Four U.S. Troops Killed In Afghanistan
13 February 2006 -- The U.S. said a military vehicle struck a bomb in central Afghanistan, killing four American troops.The military said in a statement the blast occurred in Uruzgan province as troops were patrolling in an armored Humvee.
Shortly after the blast, militants fired at the troops with guns and rocket-propelled grenades. The statement said the military called in air support.
Earlier today reports said that Taliban guerrillas had ambushed a militia unit working with U.S. forces in southern Helmand Province. Reports say the militants killed eight men.
(AP, Reuters)
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