US & Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan

American and Afghan troops

American and Afghan troops have been attacked and have suffered casualties during an operation in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, a US military spokesman said.

“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.

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