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Eight US soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Oct 27, 2009, 16:16 GMT
Eight US soldiers and an Afghan civilian working for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed Tuesday in a series of attacks in southern Afghanistan, military officials said. EPA/US MARINES/HANDOUT
Kabul - Eight US soldiers and an Afghan civilian working for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed Tuesday in a series of attacks in southern Afghanistan, military officials said.
A statement issued by ISAF said several soldiers were injured by self-made explosive devices that were used in the 'complex' attacks. No further details were released.
On Monday, at least 14 US soldiers were killed in helicopter accidents in Afghanistan.
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