Two NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan

[Mike Baker]

Two NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Updated Wed. Feb. 21 2007 12:40 PM ET

Associated Press

KABUL -- A NATO soldier has been killed in a clash with insurgents in southern Afghanistan, while a female soldier from Spain has died in a mine blast in the west.

The alliance did not disclose the nationality of the soldier killed in the south. Most of the troops in that area are British and Canadian.

Southern Afghanistan is at the centre of the growing Taliban insurgency, which in 2006 left some 4,000 people dead. Alliance officials have warned of an increase in the insurgent activity as the weather improves.

Also Wednesday, an attack on a Spanish military convoy in the western town of Shindand killed a female soldier and wounded two other troops.

The Spanish Defence Ministry said in a statement that the attack appeared to have been carried out with a powerful mine.

The soldiers were travelling in one of five armoured vehicles supporting Italian forces that are training in Afghanistan.

The statement said the two male soldiers hurt in the blast are expected to survive.

Spain has about 600 peacekeeping troops in Afghanistan. At a meeting of NATO defence ministers last week in Seville, Spain was among countries that rejected a request from the alliance to send more.

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RIP 

 

[manhole]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of both soldiers. 

 

[geo]

At the going down of the sun
and in the morn
we will remember them!

CHIMO!

 

[GAP]

My condolances   

 

[Bigmac]

UK marine killed in Afghanistan 

The marine was killed while in the town of Sangin
A Royal Marine has been killed by a landmine in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The marine, from 45 Commando, was killed during a routine patrol in the Sangin District of Helmand province on Wednesday.

The next of kin have been told but the marine's name has not been released.

In western Afghanistan, one Spanish female soldier was killed and two other troops were wounded when a convoy of armoured ambulances came under attack.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6384075.stm

    The other soldier was from UK. My condolences to all. 

 

[The Bread Guy]

Condolences and wishes of comfort to the families of the fallen...

 

[BernDawg]

Godspeed troops. 

 

[GUNS]

Rest in Peace, with Honor.

 

[NL_engineer]

RIP 

 

[wildman0101]

rest in peace soldiers 
you will not be forgotton. 
                                      scoty 

 

[CdnArtyWife]

My heart and prayers go to the families of the fallen.

CAW

 

[dardt]

RIP troops,

 

[niner domestic]

O Eternal Lord God, who through many generations has united and inspired the
members of our Corps, grant Thy blessing, we beseech Thee, on Royal Marines
serving all round the GLOBE. Bestow Thy CROWN of Righteousness upon all our
efforts and endeavours and may our LAURELS be those of gallantry and honour,
loyalty and courage. We ask these things in the Name of Him, whose courage never
failed, our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen

Lest We Forget