Reuters: U.S. service member killed, four wounded in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One U.S. service member was killed and four others wounded during a “combat engagement” in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, the U.S military said in a statement on Tuesday.
The incident took place on Monday in Achin, Nangarhar province, the statement said.
Two of the wounded service members are being treated at a medical facility and in stable condition, it added.
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