Wednesday, January 11, 2012

At least 15 killed and injured in Kunar missile attack

According to local authorities in eastern Afghanistan, at least 15 people were killed and injured following a missile attack on Afghan National Army base at Mandakol in eastern Kunar province.

The officials further added, the incident took place around 1:00 pm local time on Tuesday.

Provincial public health administration chief Dr. Asadullah Fazli said, at least 14 injured individuals and 1 dead body have been taken to the provincial hospital.

Dr. Fazli further added, the deceased person is a member of the Afghan national army.

He also said, at least 2 Afghan civilians and 12 Afghan national army soldiers were among those injured during the incident.

An official of 201 Selab Afghan National Army commandments in eastern regions Mohammad Neman Atifi confirming the incident said, the exact number of people killed and injured during the incident is not clear.

No group including the Taliban militants have so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
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