U.S. helicopters attacked Afghan checkpoint in friendly fire incident

Afghan officials say two U.S. helicopters attacked a checkpoint in Logar province on Jul. 20, killing at least eight soldiers that were manning the post.

Photo: Staff Sergeant Mike Harvey/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons

Shortly after the air strike, Taliban forces mounted an offensive to destroy the outpost, they were repelled by members of the Afghan Local Police after two hours of heavy fighting.

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