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August 12, 2009

9 Afghan Civilians, 3 US Troops Die in Afghanistan
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In Afghanistan, a number of militants were killed earlier today when US
Marines attacked a Taliban area in Helmand Province. The offensive
marked the first time US forces had entered the town of Dahanne, which
has been under Taliban control. It comes one day after three US troops
were killed in southern Afghanistan, bringing this month’s US toll to
eighteen. Another nine Afghan civilians and two Afghan soldiers were
also killed in separate attacks.



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