Parachute failure destroys NATO's re-supply equipment in S. Afghanistan

[GAP]

Parachute failure destroys NATO's re-supply equipment in S. Afghanistan
March 08, 2007         
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A parachute's failure disrupted ISAF 's re-supply elements in the troubled Helmand province in southern Afghanistan Wednesday, said a statement of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Thursday.

"On Wednesday night, forces were conducting a re-supply operation near Now Zad in northern Helmand province when a parachute failed to open," the statement said, adding "Small elements of the re-supply equipment exploded on impact and ignited into flames."

It also added that there were further explosions this morning as ISAF troops deliberately destroyed dangerous equipment.

Nevertheless, the military alliance in the statement rejected militants' involvement in the incident. There was no insurgent involvement and there were no ISAF casualties or ISAF vehicles damaged by the accident, said the statement.

The incident has taken place amid fighting as ISAF and Afghan troops launched a major offensive against Taliban fighters in northern Helmand on Tuesday.
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[MediTech]

I love how they had to add that they denied that it militants were involved as if they were trying to cover it up.  Allah is great!  Deploy the parachute failure contraption! ;D

 

[harry8422]

well they need to play it up some how