Place: Kandahar Air Field

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Taliban forces attack Kandahar airport

The Taliban has launched an attack at the airport in the city of Kandahar, Afghan officials said.

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Military pillars

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At least 22 dead after three Afghanistan suicide bombings

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Afghan blast kills 20 civilians

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Six die in Afghan suicide blast

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Canada ends Afghan combat mission

Insurgents attack Nato air base

Insurgents launched a ground attack on Nato’s largest base in southern Afghanistan today, but did not breach its defences, officials said.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2010

Nato Afghan base targeted in ground assault

Insurgents launched a rare ground assault against Nato’s main military base in southern Afghanistan today, wounding several international service members in the second such attack on a major military installation this week.

Sat, 22 May, 2010

Afghan helicopter crash death toll rises to 16

A helicopter crashed during take-off at southern Afghanistan’s largest Nato base today, killing 16 civilians in the latest in a string of deadly aircraft crashes in the country.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2009

Thirty-four insurgents reported killed in Afghanistan

Clashes and bombings left up to 34 Taliban fighters and one policeman dead in five separate incidents in central and southern Afghanistan, officials said today.

Wed, 20 Sep, 2006

US soldier wounded in Afghanistan

A US soldier was wounded in eastern Afghanistan in a gun battle near the border with Pakistan, the US military said today.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2002