Gunmen open fire on French peacekeepers in Kabul

Gunmen opened fire on French peacekeepers patrolling the Afghan capital of Kabul, slightly injuring one soldier, a peacekeeper said today.

French peacekeepers returned fire during the attack near the Kabul airport yesterday evening, shooting off 70 to 80 rounds, said Captain Serge Khun, spokesman for the 18-nation, 4,500-strong international peacekeeping force responsible for security in Kabul.