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US, Afghan troops come under ‘direct fire’ in Afghanistan in ‘insider’ attackUS and Afghan troops came under “direct fire†in eastern Afghanistan late Saturday, a US military official said, in an incident local media described as an “insider†attack.See article: https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/world/2020/02/08/US-Afghan-troops-come-under-direct-fire-in-Afghanistan-in-insider-attack.html
Reports of U.S. Casualties in Afghanistan AttackThe New York Times senior correspondent for Afghanistan posted on Twitter that a “combined U.S. and Afghan force†received direct fire during an operation in Nangarhar Province, in eastern Afghanistan.QuoteMujib Mashal✔@MujMashMultiple sources tell us it is as many as five or six US fatalities. One official says 6 on Afghan side too.US military is confirming an incident — “a combined US & Afghan force conducting an operation in Nangarhar was engaged by direct fire†— but not providing any details. https://twitter.com/mujmash/status/1226188191658598406 …Mujib Mashal✔@MujMashThere are reports of a “green on blue†incident in eastern Afghanistan, most likely Nangarhar province, with officials saying there are American casualties. We are checking details.5211:18 AM - Feb 8, 2020More: https://heavy.com/news/2020/02/reports-of-u-s-casualties-in-afghanistan-attack/
Mujib Mashal✔@MujMashMultiple sources tell us it is as many as five or six US fatalities. One official says 6 on Afghan side too.US military is confirming an incident — “a combined US & Afghan force conducting an operation in Nangarhar was engaged by direct fire†— but not providing any details. https://twitter.com/mujmash/status/1226188191658598406 …Mujib Mashal✔@MujMashThere are reports of a “green on blue†incident in eastern Afghanistan, most likely Nangarhar province, with officials saying there are American casualties. We are checking details.5211:18 AM - Feb 8, 2020
https://www.foxnews.com/us/afghanistan-attack-american-casualties-military-missionMultiple US casualties in Afghanistan after attack during military mission, officials sayThere were multiple American casualties after U.S. and Afghan troops were fired on during a mission in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday, two U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News.Military personnel were fired upon while carrying out the operation, but the number of deaths and the severity of any injuries have yet to be confirmed, according to The Associated Press.Military spokesman Col. Sonny Leggett issued in a statement, saying those involved in the attack were "engaged by direct firing."
Richard Grenell@RichardGrenellI agree. We largely won this war awhile ago. My personal opinion is that we should bring our US troops home and launch a diplomatic surge with our allies.QuoteQuote TweetSenator Rand Paul@RandPaul · 1hWe are long overdue to leave Afghanistan! After almost 2 decades, we need to declare victory and bring our troops home! @realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo @EsperDoD https://cnn.com/2020/02/08/polhttps://twitter.com/RichardGrenell/status/1226266737953267713
Quote TweetSenator Rand Paul@RandPaul · 1hWe are long overdue to leave Afghanistan! After almost 2 decades, we need to declare victory and bring our troops home! @realDonaldTrump @SecPompeo @EsperDoD https://cnn.com/2020/02/08/pol
On a blustery Christmas day at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware three weeks ago, while families across the country exchanged gifts and basked in the warmth of holiday reunions, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Goble came home to his family in a flag-draped coffin. Goble, an operator assigned to the Army’s Seventh Special Forces Group, a New Jersey native, and the father of a 6-year-old daughter named Zoey, was killed in action 7,000 miles away in Kunduz, Afghanistan.His final, irreversible sacrifice — the culmination of 15 years of service — barely caused a ripple in our media ecosphere.The stark contrast between the festivities enjoyed by most Americans and the nightmare engulfing Michael Goble’s family is both disturbing and emblematic of our government’s approach to the longest war in our history. Gallons of ink have been spilled about the war in Afghanistan, but one of the most overlooked and devastating stories of the conflict is our leadership’s recent use of special operations forces to tread water in the country without providing a plan for success, committing additional resources to an increasingly unpopular war, or withdrawing completely.- January 16, 2020 Washington Examiner
News flash@BRNewsFlash5h#BREAKING: Major incident being reported between US forces and Afghan troops. As per initial reports, Afghan soldiers opened fire on US soldiers in #Shirzad, #Nangarhar. Initial reports indicate casualties on both sides. Reports of 6 deaths on the American side.#Afghanistanhttps://twitter.com/BRNewsFlash/status/1226208200778747905
US and Afghan troops have come under direct fire in eastern Afghanistan, and there are reports of casualties.US officials say it is not clear whether militants in Afghan uniforms attacked the US forces in Nangarhar province or whether there was an argument between the allies.An investigation is now under way.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51430867?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world&link_location=live-reporting-story
As per initial reports, Afghan soldiers opened fire on US soldiers in #Shirzad, #Nangarhar.
