5 American Troops Killed in Afghanistan

U.S. defense officials say five American troops were killed during a Monday operation in southern Afghanistan, possibly by friendly fire. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) says the deaths occurred when troops came into contact with enemy forces during a security operation. Afghan army officials say an Afghan soldier was also killed during the incident in Zabul province. In a Tuesday statement, ISAF says "there is the possibility that fratricide may have been...

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