2nd Crash Kills 33 US Afghan Force
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A second helicopter belonging to the US-led NATO coalition has crashed in Paktia Province in eastern Afghanistan, killing 33 US forces on board.
A second helicopter belonging to the US-led NATO coalition has crashed in Paktia Province in eastern Afghanistan, killing 33 US forces on board.
Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mojahid claimed responsibility for the crash, which occured in Zarmat city on Monday, saying 33 American troops were killed in the downing on Monday.
Separately, another NATO chopper made a hard landing in the same area in eastern Paktia province late Sunday, Press TV reported witnesses as saying.
The US-led NATO forces have cordoned off the scene of the incident, witnesses said.
The incident has reportedly left some casualties, but there are no words yet on the exact number of the killed or injured.
The incident came in the wake of a similar incident on Saturday, which claimed lives of 31 US forces.
Taliban claimed responsibility for Saturday helicopter crash, but NATO said it has started an investigation into the incident.
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