Czech and German soldiers targeted in Afghanistan

Czech as well as German soldiers serving in northern Afghanistan on NATO's ISAF peacekeeping mission were targeted in two attacks on Monday. Explosions damaged vehicles in two separate incidents. The Czechs were reportedly targeted in the town of Faizabad: none of the soldiers suffered injury. The Czech Republic has around 40 members of the Armed Forces in the area, serving together with German and Danish troops.

Author: Jan Velinger