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CTV.ca News Staff
Canadian troops in southern Afghanistan exchanged fire with a group of insurgents on Saturday.
Military officials told The Canadian Press that attackers fired three rocket-propelled grenades at a platoon from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry taking shelter in a compound in Gumbad, about 60 kilometres northeast of Kandahar.
No Canadians were reportedly injured in the attack, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m. local time. The rockets fell into fields surrounding the camp, just south of the small village.
Military officials said a patrol was sent out to investigate the enemy firing positions, but found no sign of insurgents.
It's the first minor skirmish reported since a new rotation of Canadian soldiers began arriving in the country for Task Force Afghanistan during the past month. The number of soldiers is expected to reach 2,200 by next month.
The news comes as 87 more soldiers are en route to Kandahar after saying goodbye to loved ones in Edmonton on Saturday. The troops are leaving after several serious roadside bombings and vehicle accidents have wounded their comrades.
As some families said goodbye, 40 troops returned from their six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, arriving at Edmonton International Airport.
Meanwhile, three Canadian soldiers injured in Afghanistan will soon be flying home to Canada. The three returnees are currently at a U.S.-run military hospital in Germany.
Glad to hear all are ok.
CTV.ca News Staff
Canadian troops in southern Afghanistan exchanged fire with a group of insurgents on Saturday.
Military officials told The Canadian Press that attackers fired three rocket-propelled grenades at a platoon from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry taking shelter in a compound in Gumbad, about 60 kilometres northeast of Kandahar.
No Canadians were reportedly injured in the attack, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m. local time. The rockets fell into fields surrounding the camp, just south of the small village.
Military officials said a patrol was sent out to investigate the enemy firing positions, but found no sign of insurgents.
It's the first minor skirmish reported since a new rotation of Canadian soldiers began arriving in the country for Task Force Afghanistan during the past month. The number of soldiers is expected to reach 2,200 by next month.
The news comes as 87 more soldiers are en route to Kandahar after saying goodbye to loved ones in Edmonton on Saturday. The troops are leaving after several serious roadside bombings and vehicle accidents have wounded their comrades.
As some families said goodbye, 40 troops returned from their six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, arriving at Edmonton International Airport.
Meanwhile, three Canadian soldiers injured in Afghanistan will soon be flying home to Canada. The three returnees are currently at a U.S.-run military hospital in Germany.
Glad to hear all are ok.
