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2 U.S. Troops Killed In Ambush In East

June 26 2019

Afghanistan

At least two U.S. troops have been killed in eastern Afghanistan, reports the New York Times

The servicemembers were killed on Wednesday during a military operation, according to a statement from the U.S.-led Resolute Support mission.

A Taliban spokesman said that the troops were killed in an ambush by the militant group in Wardak province. 

Nine U.S. personnel have been killed in Afghanistan so far this year.

Representatives from the Taliban and U.S. are scheduled to hold another...

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