In Kandahar city, according to eyewitnesses, two men in burqas threw a grenade in the busy market, injuring at least two soldiers. The grenade was thrown from a taxi towards soldiers who were shopping. There have been no reports on the identity or motives of the attackers. Reuters reports that the injured soldiers were guards for Khan Mohammad (a local army commander). According to U.S. military officials in Afghanistan, unidentified individuals fired rockets and small arms at U.S. special forces in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border. Colonel Roger King stated that in this incident, which occurred near the city of Lawara, no one was harmed. In response to this attack, special forces fired machine guns and mortars at the attackers and called for air support. The air forces dropped four bombs on the area. Rocket attacks on U.S. bases in eastern Afghanistan occur almost daily.
Attack by Burqa-Clad Men in Kandahar Market - 2002-09-20
Two men in burqas attacked a busy market in Kandahar, injuring two soldiers. The attack highlights ongoing violence in the region, particularly against U.S. forces. This incident underscores the persistent instability in Afghanistan post-Taliban rule.
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📰 What Happened
Two men in burqas threw a grenade in a busy market in Kandahar, injuring two soldiers. This attack highlights the ongoing violence and instability in Afghanistan, particularly against U.S. forces.
- The grenade was thrown from a taxi towards soldiers shopping in the market.
- U.S. special forces responded with machine gun fire and air support after a separate attack in eastern Afghanistan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Since the fall of the Taliban, Afghanistan has struggled with violence and instability, with various factions vying for power. The U.S. military presence has been a contentious issue in the region.
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