A French soldier patrols in the Deh Sabz valley, 12 miles north of Kabul, as part of France's 2,600-strong missionWar in Afghanistan: The Battle Of Surobi
10 French soldiers die fighting their way back to base after patrol is ambushed by heavily armed Taliban militants
Ten French soldiers were killed and 21 injured in an "extremely violent" ambush near Kabul as Afghan insurgents staged attacks across the country yesterday.
Officials said 10 paratroopers died when their patrol was ambushed in Surobi, 30 miles east of the capital. Nato said they were attacked by more than 100 militants, while further east at least six suicide bombers tried to storm an American army base close to the Pakistan border.
French troops fought through the night on Monday, killing 27 Taliban militants, after they were pinned down by gunmen who attacked with roadside bombs, assault rifles, and rocket-propelled grenades.
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More News On The Battle Between French And Taliban Troops
Ten French soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Taliban attacks grow more audacious -- Guardian
Ten French paratroopers die as Taleban threaten Kabul -- Scotsman
Afghan insurgents unleash attacks, kill 10 French -- International Herald Tribune
Afghan War Escalates With Worst Taliban Raid in 6 Years -- New York Times
Ten French soldiers killed in Afghanistan ambush -- AFP
Attacks on French signal Taliban strength: analysts -- Canada.com
French Casualties Renew Policy Debate -- Wall Street Week
Pentagon: Taliban Launch 'Complex' Attack on French Unit in Afghanistan -- Voice Of America
My Comment: This attack was done deep in Afghanistan, within driving distance to the capital city. This is a worrisome event.
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