Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Taliban militants ambush NATO oil tankers in Farah

According to local authorities in western Afghanistan, Taliban militants in western Farah province torched nine NATO oil tankers.

A spokesman for Afghan national police in western regions Abdul Rauf Ahmadi said, the incident took place at Bala Bolok district of western Farah province after Taliban militants ambushed a convoy of the NATO oil tankers.

Mr. Ahmadi further added, heavy clashes continued between the Taliban militants and the private security company which was escorting the NATO oil tankers.

He also added, at least 2 Afghan security guards were killed and 4 others were injured during the clashes.

Taliban militants frequently attack the transportation convoys carrying fuel and other equipments for NATO troops in this region.

from KHAAMA
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