US & Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan
“A combined US and Afghan force conducting an operation in Nangarhar Province was engaged by direct fire on February 8,” Col. Sonny Leggett, spokesperson for US forces in Afghanistan, announced.
Casualties were suffered in the attack, Leggett said without revealing any exact numbers.
“We are assessing the situation and will provide further updates as they become available,” he added.
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US & Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan