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May 6, 2013

7 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan 
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Seven American soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, making
it one of the deadliest days for the U.S. occupation in months. A NATO
spokesperson confirmed the deaths of five soldiers in one of the two
attacks.

Günter Katz: "It's with deep regret that I have to inform you that
today five American soldiers died following an attack with an improvised
explosive device in southern Afghanistan. It was a very difficult week
for us. Like I said, every soldier who dies here in Afghanistan is one
too many. But again, this will not have an effect on our overall
campaign; we stay committed and will stay committed in this country to
support the Afghans also in the future."

The other two Americans were killed when an Afghan soldier opened fire
on them in Farah province, the latest in a series of "insider attacks"
by members of the Afghan forces.

 

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