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US special forces kill five in Afghan clash

American special forces killed five attackers after they were ambushed in eastern Afghanistan, a US military spokesman said today.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2003 - 08:10

American special forces killed five attackers after they were ambushed in eastern Afghanistan, a US military spokesman said today.

No coalition forces were injured, Colonel Roger King said at Bagram air base.

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