Taliban claim downing US helicopter

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said on Tuesday that the militant group was able to bring down a US chopper as it was flying over the volatile region where the Taliban have a large presence.

The United States military officials in Kabul have not yet commented on the claim.

The incident marks the latest in a string of attacks on helicopters belonging to the US-led forces in Afghanistan.

The US-led NATO troops employed a larger number of helicopters and drones and resorted to aerial operations in a bid to escape the large casualties caused by Taliban’s roadside bombs and ambushes on military convoys.

MRS/JR

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