Saturday, September 15, 2012
Helmand (BNA) In the attack of Taliban rebels on military base of British forces in Helmand province, 16 armed Taliban and 2 NATO soldiers were killed.
Prince Heri of British was the target of rebels’ attack, but the local authorities of Helmand said that in this event, he was safe.
This attack occurred last night on a military base in the suburbs of Washir district in the bazaar and lasted for one and half hour.
Daud Ahmadi spokesman of Helmand governor said to BNA, in this attack of rebels, 16 armed Taliban and 2 British soldiers were killed.
Ahmadi said first the rebels carried out rocket attacks on the base and later on they launched landing attack from three sides of this district.
Meanwhile, Taliban have committed responsibility of this attack and said tens of foreign militaries was killed.
Taliban confirmed that the aim of this attack was Prince Heri.
The spokesman of Helmand governor said Prince of British arrived Afghanistan two days ago and declared that he will attend beside other militaries in fight against terrorism.
T. Suraya-Yarzada
