Drone_pilot
30-04-04, 11:49
Authorities in southern Afghanistan say at least five Afghan soldiers have been killed in an attack by suspected Taleban fighters.
Local officials told the BBC the attack happened in Panjwai district of the southern Kandahar province.
Another soldier is said to have been injured in the assault.
Afghan forces have been conducting an operation in the area in the past few against fighters loyal to the Taleban regime which was overthrown in 2001.
They said the troops have now encircled the Taleban positions.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3672527.stm)
Local officials told the BBC the attack happened in Panjwai district of the southern Kandahar province.
Another soldier is said to have been injured in the assault.
Afghan forces have been conducting an operation in the area in the past few against fighters loyal to the Taleban regime which was overthrown in 2001.
They said the troops have now encircled the Taleban positions.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3672527.stm)