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| Afghanistan |
| Taliban Attack Kunar and Khost Provinces |
| 2014-03-27 |
| [Tolo News] Four coppers and a civilian were killed in a Taliban orchestrated attack on the new Kabul Bank branch in eastern Kunar early Tuesday, local officials said. Sixteen others were maimed in the attack. The attack happened in Asadabad District of Kunar when three Taliban gunnies attacked the bank branch with explosives and firearms, according to the Governor of Kunar Shuja-ul-Mulk Jalala. One of the bombers ignited his explosive near the branch as the other gunnies entered the branch. The second bomber let 'er rip inside the bank, while the third attacker was killed by Afghan forces few hours later, Jalala said. The victims were taken to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Some of those injured are at death's door. Meanwhile, ...back at the desert island, Bert was realizing to his horror that he'd had only one bottle for one message, and he'd forgotten to include a return address... in Khost, Taliban gunnies attacked a police outpost in the eastern Ali Sher District, killing one border police and injuring four others. According to police, the gunnies numbered around 100 fighters, and ambushed several check posts at once. Several police vehicles were damaged in the attack. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 just a coincidence that these provinces are next to Pakistan. |
| Posted by: Paul D 2014-03-27 04:34 |