Coalition base with Canadian soldiers hit by mortar attack

[maddezmom]

Coalition base with Canadian soldiers hit by mortar attack
Last Updated Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:54:13 EST
CBC News
The main coalition airbase in Kandahar where most Canadians in Afghanistan are stationed was rattled early Tuesday in an apparent mortar attack in the northwest sector.

There were three explosions in a remote area of the base, north of the main runway, around 3:15 a.m. local time, Maj. Scott Lundy told reporters.


Vehicles deploy in response to mortar attack on coalition airbase. (CBC photo).
The explosions were "away from the main lodging areas," Lundy said.

"There's no damage to aircraft, but it's still early going. Camp security guys are carrying on with the investigation
more:http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2006/03/27/base-attack060327.html?ref=rss

[rodeodance]

1. more bad news from Afgan ----it is bubbling up -slow but sure.

[rocktivity]

2. GOOD NEWS!

The insurgency isn't just picking on the American troops anymore!

:party: (This post is part of George W. Bush's GULF WAR GOOD NEWS initiative.)
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