Defense minister says 6 Italian soldiers killed, 4 injured in Afghan blast
By APThursday, September 17, 2009
Italian defense minister: 6 dead in Afghan blast
ROME — The Italian defense minister says six Italian soldiers were killed in an attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and four others were injured.
Ignazio La Russa says an explosive-filled car rammed into two vehicles carrying 10 Italian soldiers Thursday.
La Russa, in a brief address to the Italian parliament, said that the lives of the four injured did not appear to be in immediate danger.
Filed under: Accidents and Disasters, Government, Military, Politics
Tags: Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, Europe, European Union, Explosions, Italy, Rome, Western Europe
Tags: Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, Europe, European Union, Explosions, Italy, Rome, Western Europe
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