5 US Troops Killed in Southern Afghan Attacks

The military says five U.S. troops have died in attacks in southern Afghanistan, where American and NATO forces have ramped up operations against the Taliban.

By: Associated Press | WSAV-TV
Published: September 25, 2009

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KABUL (AP) - The military says five U.S. troops have died in
attacks in southern Afghanistan, where American and NATO forces
have ramped up operations against the Taliban.
Three troops died in a roadside bombing, one was shot to death
by insurgents and another died in an attack while on patrol. The
military statement released Friday said all five died Thursday.
Roadside bombs now account for the majority of U.S. and NATO
casualties in what has been the deadliest year of the war for
international forces and have proven especially deadly in the
south, which is largely controlled by the Taliban.