2 Canadian soldiers killed, 8 wounded in Afghanistan
Last Updated Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:31:24 EDT
This was the most serious attack on Canada's soldiers in Afghanistan since their arrival in February 2002. The death toll has now risen to 19 soldiers and one diplomat.
"This is the price Canada will pay for Afghanistan," said Col. Tom Putt, deputy commanding officer of the Canadian Task Force Afghanistan.
The Bison was at the rear of a convoy of Canadians that was heading back to Kandahar airfield following a gruelling two weeks of fighting.
Gomez and Warren were transported by road to a coalition outpost, where they were pronounced dead.
Next-of-kin have been notified. The military is planning the return of the soldiers' remains from Kandahar.
Taliban claims responsibility
A man claiming to be a Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility for the attacks, which came as coalition forces prepare to take command of the volatile region.
Qari Yousaf Ahmadi said both suicide bombers were Afghans. He threatened more suicide attacks and ambushes against coalition and Afghan forces.
More people were expected to be killed in the second attack, Ahmadi is reported to have said.
About 2,300 Canadian soldiers are based in Kandahar........
http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2006/07/22/soldiers.html
Last Updated Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:31:24 EDT
This was the most serious attack on Canada's soldiers in Afghanistan since their arrival in February 2002. The death toll has now risen to 19 soldiers and one diplomat.
"This is the price Canada will pay for Afghanistan," said Col. Tom Putt, deputy commanding officer of the Canadian Task Force Afghanistan.
The Bison was at the rear of a convoy of Canadians that was heading back to Kandahar airfield following a gruelling two weeks of fighting.
Gomez and Warren were transported by road to a coalition outpost, where they were pronounced dead.
Next-of-kin have been notified. The military is planning the return of the soldiers' remains from Kandahar.
Taliban claims responsibility
A man claiming to be a Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility for the attacks, which came as coalition forces prepare to take command of the volatile region.
Qari Yousaf Ahmadi said both suicide bombers were Afghans. He threatened more suicide attacks and ambushes against coalition and Afghan forces.
More people were expected to be killed in the second attack, Ahmadi is reported to have said.
About 2,300 Canadian soldiers are based in Kandahar........
http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2006/07/22/soldiers.html
