Three US helicopters were downed across Afghanistan today, killing 14 Americans, including 11 soldiers and three embassy officials. DEA personnel were also reportedly among the slain, and were apparently included by officials in the “soldiers” toll.
The deadliest incident was in Badghis Province, in which Taliban reportedly shot down a helicopter, killing 10 Americans and also wounding 11 other US soldiers, a US civilian, and 14 Afghans.
The US denied that the Taliban has actually downed the helicopter, claiming the crash was due to “unconfirmed reasons” but insisting that it had nothing to do with the Taliban.
The two other helicopters lost today were in the restive Helmand Province, and apparently collided with one another before crashing to the ground, leaving four US soldiers dead and two others wounded. The Taliban likewise claimed to have been firing on the helicopters when they collided.
Though it is impossible to ascertain what actually happened, the Taliban seems eager to take credit for all the downings and the US seems eager to insist all three were accidents. While it is clear the Taliban would gain credibility from being able to down three US military helicopters in one morning, it is unclear what the US gains from claiming the level of incompetence that would allow it to lose three helicopters and cause dozens of casualties through sheer happenstance.
Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
When you invade another country and kill innocent civilians living there who haven't a clue what's going on, then this will happen to you.
thats interesting that DEA agents were counted amongst the soldiers. Was this one of those drug hit squads on that chopper, on a mission to assasinate some opium grower?
Seems a high cost to go after people making money the only way they can. It's not like they can end opium trading in Afghanistan by killing off the current growers/traders – they will simply be replaced.
It may be that the U.S. is not killing off the opium growers and traders as you seem to imply. The evidence is that they are receiving protection instead. Recall that poppy growing in Afghanistan had almost been eradicated when the U.S.invaded 1n 2001, but immediately after the invasion the fields were replanted and near record crops have been produced every year since.
Where ever the Empires legions/agents are afoot you can count on drugs to increase. Who would be surprised to find out that the DEA were there to check up on the production quota?
Yes indeed. Isn't it curious how the "war on drugs" and the "war on terror" seem to be so intertwined.
NPR reported this morning that the US Invaders sent a C-130 gunship to blast the surrounding area right after the helicopter downing. If the Pentagon claims it was "mechanical" problem, why would the Occupation force send in a gunship to strafe the area? It's obvious the Pentagon is caught lying again!
ZOG at work………… all helicopters that have gone done in Afghanistan have been mechanical problems….so what color is the sky in these guys world???????? Just keep killing others so israel can dominate the region and all will be well. doh
I'm reminded of the Kosovo conflict where an Apache helicopter purportedly struck power lines and came down. Interestingly, or not, when photographs were later shown, and you'd have to be blind not to notice this, there were no power lines to be seen anywhere in any direction.