German troops die in Afghanistan

[Coventina]

Source: BBC

Three German soldiers have been killed during a clash with insurgents in Afghanistan, the German defence ministry has said.

The soldiers were on a joint operation with Afghan forces when the attack took place near the northern city of Kunduz, a ministry spokesman said.

The German military base in Kunduz is a frequent target of attacks.

Some 3,700 German troops are serving in Afghanistan with Nato's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

The BBC's Bilal Sarwary recently travelled to the Char Dara district in Kunduz province. He said there was no obvious government presence but he did see plenty of Taliban fighters driving on their motorbikes.



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[martymar64]

1. Not a phrase you hear much these days

German Troops Die. I thought that ended with Hitler.

RIP to those soldiers and comfort to their families.

[Democracyinkind]

2. Another senseless victim of the Verteidigung der Freiheit am Hindukusch.

Even the most cherished invader gets his share of violence. A pitty for both countries.