Afghanistan Friendly Fire Deaths – CWEB.com
Today a spokesman for the governor in Nangahar province said an Afghan commando had opened fire on the US troops during a joint operation in Achin. He was shot dead in return fire.
Another US soldier was reportedly wounded in the attack.
A spokesman for the Taliban said it had carried out the attack.
Islamic State militants also operate in the area.
Earlier, at least two Afghan policemen were killed by US forces in a so-called friendly fire incident in southern Afghanistan.
The deaths are said to have occurred when a US aircraft returned fire during a joint operation in the restive province of Helmand.
It is reported to be the first friendly fire incident in Helmand since US Marines returned there in May.At least two Afghan policemen have been killed and at least two wounded by US forces in a so-called friendly fire incident, American officials say.The deaths are said to have occurred when a US aircraft returned fire during a joint operation in the restive province of Helmand.