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German Isaf base under attack, Defense Minister takes cover in an antiaircraft shelter

Kabul, Afghanistan - Today the base passes under German and Dutch command

A pair of rockets have been launched against the German base of Isaf (International Security Assistance Force) few km far from Kabul, but there've not been damages neither to things nor to persons. Today was an important moment because also the German Defense Minister Peter Struck was present, in the ceremony for the shift of the base's command to the Germans and the Dutches. According to the sources...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 40327
Rome, Italy, 02/10/2003 16:54
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