03 June 2013/24 Rajab 1434/13 Khordad 1391/25 Wu-Wu (4th month) 4711
In Paktia Province, Samkanai District, a suicide bomber blew himself up, killing 15 people and wounding 25. Ten of the 15 killed were children on their way to school. In Zurmat District, Afghan National Army (ANA) says six Mujahideen were killed by U.S./NATO/ISAF attack helicopters. And local U.S. news reports revealed that a U.S. Army Specialist (that’s an Army rank), and a 2nd Lieutenant were killed. They were part of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, based in Tsamkani. The local U.S. news reports say the U.S. Army reported that the foot patrol was hit by a suicide bomber near the border with Pakistan.
In Nimruz Province, Khashrood District, the district governor says a U.S. convoy hit a landmine, U.S. troops were killed. No confirmation from ISAF.
In Laghman Province, a family of eight were killed when they drove over a landmine.
02 June 2013/23 Rajab 1434/12 Khordad 1391/24 Wu-Wu (4th month) 4711
In Maiden Wardak Province, the bodies of six Afghans last seen being kidnapped by U.S. SOF seven months ago, were found. They were found near a now vacant U.S. military base in Nerkh District.
In Helmand Province, Lashkar Gah city, the U.S. Army reported that a SOF Warrant Officer was killed by an explosion. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group.
In Uruzgan Province, four people killed, eight wounded when the van they were riding in drove over a landmine.
01 June 2013/22 Rajab 1434/11 Khordad 1391/23 Wu-Wu (4th month) 4711
In Kandahar Province, Maiwand District, a Louisiana Army National Guard Specialist was killed by explosion. He was part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, where he was an assistant gunner and vehicle commander on an MRAB (Mine Resistant-Ambush Protected vehicle).
In Ghazni Province, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant was killed by RPG (rocket propelled grenade). He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.
In Paktika Province, Sharan city, the U.S. Army is investigating the death of a Private First Class. The PFC was assigned to the 210th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. He was a mechanic, the Army did not give anymore details.
In Ghor Province, Dolaina District, three people killed, 11 wounded, after the vehicle they were in drove over a landmine.
Iranian news media reported: “The delegation which consists of members of Taliban’s political mission in Qatar and is headed by Tayyeb Aqa has already held talks with the security officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran.”
Former USMC General John Allen has recommended that in addition to the U.S. personnel that will remain in Afghanistan after 2014, a new “bridging force” should be created: “For two to three years after 2014, the United States may need an additional force package of several thousand personnel to help the Afghans finish building their air force, their special operations force and certain other enablers in the medical realm, in counter-IED capability and in intelligence collection.”
A report by the Center for a New American Security says Pakistan will remain the key player in controlling Afghanistan.