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February 19, 2010

6 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan Offensive
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In Afghanistan, six NATO troops have been killed in the deadliest day
for NATO forces since launching the attack on the Taliban stronghold of
Marjah last week. US commanders had claimed to have control over Marjah,
but Thursday saw the most intense resistance of the six-day assault.
Also Thursday, a NATO airs trike mistakenly killed seven Afghan police
officers and wounded two others. The attack took place in the northern
province of Kunduz.



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