Afghan police arrive at the site of an attack in Kabul on June 10, 2013. Reuters/Omar Sobhani
Taliban Fires Rockets At Kabul Airport Burning Down Afghan President Hamid Karzai's Chopper -- IBTimes
The Taliban on Thursday fired two rockets at Kabul airport burning down Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s helicopter along with three other parked helicopters.
The attack on the airport, which serves as a base for NATO forces and as a terminal for commercial flights, did not cause any deaths, reports said, citing government officials. However, the Taliban reportedly claimed that its attack had inflicted heavy casualties and financial damage. Karzai was not hurt in the attack on the airport.
"There is loss of life and financial losses, and several planes were torched," the Taliban said, according to Agence France-Presse.
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More News On The Taliban Attack Against Kabul Airport
Taliban Rocket Attack on Kabul Airport Damages Military Aircraft -- WSJ
Taliban rocket destroys Afghan president's helicopter -- AFP
Taliban Rocket Destroys Afghan President's Helicopter -- India Times
Spicejet flight escapes Taliban bombing in Kabul -- Hindustan Times/AFP
My Comment: From a public relations and propaganda point of view .... this is a huge victory for the Taliban.
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