Video Shows U.S., Afghan Forces Ambushed By The Taliban
In the first attack, three Humvee vehicles are seen coming under attack. The first vehicle was hit by an RPG, but managed to drive on, for another 100 meters according to the group, but before coming to a halt when it started catching fire. The second vehicle was hit by an IED. The Taliban claims five people had been killed in the attack. The body of one soldier lying on the ground a few meters from the burning vehicle was shown on the video. The group claims the other four were stuck inside and burnt inside the vehicle.
The second attack targeted a convoy of supply trucks. The group claims it killed over 65 Afghani troops, destroyed 54 trucks and seized two police pickup trucks.