Two U.S. troops killed in Afghan attack, Taliban claims responsibilitySeptember 15, 2012 - 09:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two U.S. service members were killed early Saturday, Sept 12, during a "sustained attack" at a joint base in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, military officials said, according to CNN. The slain Americans were both Marines, a U.S. defense official said, while three or four troops were wounded. The Taliban claimed responsibility. Between 16 and 20 insurgents were killed, said Jamie Graybeal, a spokesman for the International Security Assistance Force. Attackers used a combination of small firearms and rocket-propelled grenades in their attack, according to the official. They may have breached the "outer perimeter" of the base - which includes the American-run Camp Leatherneck and the British-run Camp Bastion - added the official. Maj. Martin Crighton, a spokesman for the International Security Assistance Force, said the base came under indirect fire. He said there were no organized demonstrations outside its gates - as have sprung up worldwide in recent days, targeting U.S. authorities following the release of a privately produced anti-Islam video - prior to the attack. A Taliban spokesman said the attack was in response to the film. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |