Romanian Soldier Killed in Afghan Blast

Romanian Soldier Killed in Afghan Blast


Tuesday June 20, 2006 11:16 AM

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By NOOR KHAN

Associated Press Writer

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - An explosion tore apart a coalition tank in southern
Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing one Romanian soldier and wounding four others,
the military and a witness said.

The attack came amid a large U.S.-led offensive across four southern provinces
aimed at curbing the deadliest spike in Taliban violence since the 2001 ouster of the
extremist regime.

Tuesday morning's blast targeted a four-vehicle Romanian convoy just outside the
southern city of Kandahar as the troops were returning to their base, the Romanian
defense ministry said.

It said one vehicle drove over an explosive device, killing a 38-year-old corporal
instantly and wounding three other soldiers, one seriously.