Terrible news out of Afghanistan this morning. A firefight at a police station broke out when a police officer opened fire. At least two of America’s bravest were killed, as were three Afghan policemen.
"Multiple casualties" among ANSF and ISAF in Wardak shootout, initial indications one shooter in ANSF uniform opened fire: military source
— Yaroslav Trofimov (@yarotrof) March 11, 2013
Insider attack: 4 US, 4 Afghan soldiers killed.
In the same kinds of attacks 50+ foreign troops were killed last year. #Afghanistan #Kabul— ???? ??? (@SherAl_i) March 11, 2013
Just got new details on the shooting in Afghanistan that killed 2 US troops. Headed for another report from the #livedesk @news4today
— angie goff (@OhMyGOFF) March 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/mustafa__bag/status/311064391325974528
MORE INFO – The majority of U.S. troops in Wardak are special operations forces. #afghanistan
— Jummy Olabanji (@JummyNBC) March 11, 2013
Authorities in Wardak do confirm an incident involving Afghan cops attacking coalition troops and killing a number but gives no details
— Kabul Pressistan (@Pressistan) March 11, 2013
Twitchy will continue to monitor this situation and will update with further developments. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with our brave military.
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