US soldier killed in anti-Taliban mission in Afghanistan – NATO
The US trooper was killed while training Afghan soldiers, when their patrol triggered an Improvised Explosive Device.
The injured service member is said to be in hospital in stable condition.
US serviceman killed in Helmand in fight v Taliban for Lashkar Gah. Another wounded, along with 6 ANA. #Afghanistanpic.twitter.com/B5HaU5btws
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) August 23, 2016
The operation was being conducted near the provincial capital of Lashkar Gar in the south of the country.
More US troops head to Helmand capital as Taliban advanceshttps://t.co/h0zWo7LUjXpic.twitter.com/FibY7HkllT
— RT America (@RT_America) August 22, 2016
The report of the soldier’s death comes shortly after the US sent 100 troops to Lashkar Gah to train and support Afghan security forces.
The Taliban has made significant advances in the Helmand province over the course of past few weeks, increasing the area under its control to roughly 80 percent, according to local officials.
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