2 US Troops Killed in Afghanistan Blast

[tekisui]

Source: AP

KABUL – A bomb blast killed two U.S. troops in southern Afghanistan on Wednesday, raising the American death toll in what already is the deadliest month for U.S. forces in the almost eight-year Afghan war.

The NATO-led force released no other details about the deaths, including the troops' military branch or where the attack occurred. Tech Sgt. Chuck Marsh confirmed that the two troops were American.

Southern Helmand province is the site of the largest U.S. Marine operation since the 2001 invasion to oust the Taliban regime. Some 4,000 Marines are taking part. They have met little resistance from Taliban fighters but have had to contend with dozens of roadside bombs hidden in the region's dirt roads.

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[Mari333]

1. knr for the kids dying in another bullshit occupation for nothing. nt

[undeterred]

2. It seems like there is very little actual combat

and most of the time troops who die are simply being blown to bits by IEDs. There's no way to beat a bomb blast.

[backtoblue]

3. Tragic. I wish the war would end. Too many have died already.