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900 more English soldiers in Afghanistan

London, United Kingdom - In addition to 3300 men already engaged

The British Defense Minister, Des Browne, announced that his Country will send 900 more soldiers and military helicopters to support NATO mission in Afghanistan. Through this further increase, British troops engaged in Helmand Southern Province will surpass 4 thousand units. Before Browne’s announcement, Premier Tony Blair defined the mission in Afghanistan as "Hard and dangerous": in fact six English m...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 144511
Rome, Italy, 07/11/2006 17:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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