British Soldiers Vulnerable To New Taliban Bombing Tactic

British soldiers vulnerable to new Taliban bombing tactic Photo: PA

From The Telegraph:

Fears are growing that British soldiers have become vulnerable to a new Taliban bombing tactic after another two soldiers were killed in Afghanistan bringing the death toll to 206.

It is now the fourth time that the Taliban have used "secondary" devices in the town of Sangin in which they kill or maim with an initial bomb and then await for a stretcher party before detonating another to kill the rescuers.

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Update #1: Two soldiers killed on foot patrol, taking Afghan death toll to 206 -- The Guardian

Update #2: UK soldier died helping comrade -- BBC

My Comment: The Taliban are becoming very proficient at killing the British and Americans. This is a trend that I hope will not continue, but I fear it will only get worse.