Three US soldiers killed by Afghan commando in eastern Afghanistan

[BHarwana]

Three US soldiers were killed and another was wounded in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, confirmed the US Defense Department.

An investigation is underway, it said in a brief statement, without giving further information.

An Afghan commando had opened fire on the US troops during a joint operation in the Achin district of Nangarhar Province, said Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the Nangarhar provincial governor.

The shooter was killed in the incident, Khogyani added.

A US official has also said the incident was a "green-on-blue" attack, which means an Afghan policeman or soldier firing on coalition forces in Afghanistan, reported Reuters.

Green-on-blue attacks were a major problem several years ago, but now occur less frequently after security measures were improved and the number of foreign troops in the country fell sharply.

The latest such attack happened as US President Donald Trump was reportedly mulling over increasing troop levels for Afghanistan.

In March, an Afghan soldier was killed after he opened fire on foreign forces at a base in Helmand Province, wounding three US soldiers.

(Source: agencies)


http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0611/c90000-9226919.html

 

[Safriz]

Proves that Afghan army still has that tribal / Militant mentality and are unreliable allies if at all.

 

[Zhukov]

Also Called Namak Harami

 

[maximuswarrior]

I see that all is going well in opiumland.

 

[POPEYE-Sailor]

Good

 

[litman]

good job commando.

 

[Taimoor Khan]

When are they going to blame Pakistan for this?

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

Three US soldiers were killed and another was wounded in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, confirmed the US Defense Department.

An investigation is underway, it said in a brief statement, without giving further information.

An Afghan commando had opened fire on the US troops during a joint operation in the Achin district of Nangarhar Province, said Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the Nangarhar provincial governor.

The shooter was killed in the incident, Khogyani added.

A US official has also said the incident was a "green-on-blue" attack, which means an Afghan policeman or soldier firing on coalition forces in Afghanistan, reported Reuters.

Green-on-blue attacks were a major problem several years ago, but now occur less frequently after security measures were improved and the number of foreign troops in the country fell sharply.

The latest such attack happened as US President Donald Trump was reportedly mulling over increasing troop levels for Afghanistan.

In March, an Afghan soldier was killed after he opened fire on foreign forces at a base in Helmand Province, wounding three US soldiers.

(Source: agencies)


http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0611/c90000-9226919.html

Three US soldiers were killed and another was wounded in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, confirmed the US Defense Department.

An investigation is underway, it said in a brief statement, without giving further information.

An Afghan commando had opened fire on the US troops during a joint operation in the Achin district of Nangarhar Province, said Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the Nangarhar provincial governor.

The shooter was killed in the incident, Khogyani added.

A US official has also said the incident was a "green-on-blue" attack, which means an Afghan policeman or soldier firing on coalition forces in Afghanistan, reported Reuters.

Green-on-blue attacks were a major problem several years ago, but now occur less frequently after security measures were improved and the number of foreign troops in the country fell sharply.

The latest such attack happened as US President Donald Trump was reportedly mulling over increasing troop levels for Afghanistan.

In March, an Afghan soldier was killed after he opened fire on foreign forces at a base in Helmand Province, wounding three US soldiers.

(Source: agencies)


http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0611/c90000-9226919.html

I am surprised the Afghans are not blaming Pakistan for this......

 

[senses]

RIP to the soldiers but was it friendly fire or intentional?

 

[Muhammed45]

Well done

Kill those invader r@pist bastards, don't let them feel safe from being a forever invader.

 

[war&peace]

It seems Afghans are finally standing up against the invaders.

 

[Zhukov]

It seems Afghans are finally standing up against the invaders.

what standing up?
They(Northern Alliance) settled scores against rival warlords(Taliban Faction) by helping a foreign force. Feed on there resources them like a leech now standing up to what?
now their soldiers(NA Faction) are Taking money from rival factions(Taliban Faction) and killing the same foreign power soldiers(NATO) here and there.
There is no Honor in Back stabbing and pretending to be a friend. Between Butchers like Dostum, Rabbani, Razziq, one one side and Gulbadin Rokityaar(Hikmatyaar) and Taliban on another and ISIS on another side. This disgracefull Nation of Afghanistan have brought this manace upon themselves by being played into foreign powers by there own will, Nobody ever invaded them.
First it was Socialist Afghans Inviting USSR
Then it were Northern alliance inviting USA

This is a disgraceful people Afghans. They Bite the hands that feed them in favor of hands who pay them more.

 

[Mitho1980]

When blue truns his weapon on a tri color army that will be something.......

 

[Max]

small price of occupation which uncle sam usually pay every few days. nothing new.

 

[Bharat Muslim]

It seems Afghans are finally standing up against the invaders.

Finally? Are you out of your mind? Afghans have been killing US soldiers in this war since at least over a decade. In fact the killings have decreased only recently.

When blue truns his weapon on a tri color army that will be something.......

Can you be more explicit?