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| Afghanistan |
| Taliban launch coordinated car bombing in Helmand using Humvee vehicles |
| 2017-07-21 |
| [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Taliban ...the Pashtun equivalent of men... turbans launched a coordinated attack on the security posts in southern Helmand ...an Afghan province populated mostly by Pashtuns, adjacent to Injun country in Pak Balochistan... province of Afghanistan, carrying out at least two boom-mobileings using the Humvee armored vehicles. According to the local government officials, the attack was launched earlier today in Gereshk district and a standoff is underway between the turbans and the security forces. The provincial government media office in a statement confirmed the launch of the attack and said two Humvee armored vehicles packed with explosives were detonated as the turbans launched the attack. The statement further added that the bombings have not incurred any major loss or destruction to the security posts and the security troops are prepared and are responding to the attack. At least two army soldiers and three coppers sustained injuries in the attack and the Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Devices were destroyed before they reach the security posts, the provincial government added, the statement added. The provincial government also said that the Afghan forces are currently engaged in shootout with the Taliban turbans in Adam Khan, Parcha, and Pashak areas, receiving air support as they continue to suppress the murderous Moslems. |
| Posted by:Fred |