Afghan bomb kills 1 soldier, injures 3
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — A Canadian soldier is dead and three others are injured after their armoured vehicle was struck by an explosive device Friday in Zhari district, about 24 kilometres west of Kandahar City.
The attack occurred around 12:45 p.m. local time.
"(The soldiers were doing) security operations in the area when the explosion occurred," said Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson, commander of Task Force Kandahar, in a brief statement.
The Defence Department has not yet released the victim's name, but the family has been notified.
Friday, December 26, 2008
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