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August 17, 2012

Afghanistan Helicopter Crash Killed 11, Including 7 U.S. Soldiers 
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The U.S.-led NATO occupation force in Afghanistan has confirmed the
deaths of 11 people in a helicopter crash Thursday, including seven U.S.
soldiers. NATO spokesperson Gunter Katz announced the news.

Gunter Katz: "ISAF helicopter crashed in Kandahar province today
resulting in the death of seven American soldiers, three Afghan national
security forces members, and one Afghan civilian interpreter. The crash
still under investigation. I would like to express my sincere
condolences to the loved ones and families of these 10 brave soldiers
and their civilian colleague who lost their lives today."

 

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