NATO: Taliban Rocket Likely Downed Helicopter

The helicopter that crashed over the weekend in Afghanistan, killing 30 US troops and eight others, was likely shot down by a Taliban rocket, NATO forces said today. Though the Taliban was quick to claim responsibility, Western officials had been tight-lipped until today’s announcement, Reuters notes. The Navy SEALs and…

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NATO: Taliban Rocket Likely Downed Helicopter

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