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Record number of Afghan soldiers killed in 2012:

More than 1,000 Afghan soldiers died in action this year, the highest since the Taliban insurgency began, as the army assumes more responsibility before NATO forces withdraw in 2014, officials said Sunday Ref. Source 6

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U.S. Says it will buy Russian helicopters for Afghan military:

The Pentagon said on Monday it will spend $572 million to buy 30 Russian-built military helicopters that will be used by Afghan security forces. Ref. Source 7

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International forces will provide advice to Afghan military until 2020:

Senior military sources say Nato will continue to play major role as Afghan forces are unprepared for 2014 withdrawal Ref. Source 7

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211 people killed in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan Army reports:

Military officials reported Friday approximately 200 "Militants", mostly foreigners, were killed during operations in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province. The military operation was conducted solely by Afghan security forces, adding around 20 militants were detained during the operation and 11 members of the Afghan army were killed by improvised explosive devices. Ref. Source 6

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As Fighting Season Heats Up US Commander Says Newly Trained Afghan Forces Passing Test -- So Far
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WASHINGTON _ The annual summer fighting season is now well underway in Afghanistan, with nearly daily suicide bombings, assassinations, and other high-profile attacks by the Taliban and other militant ...
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Afghanistan: Four dead in suicide attack on Kabul army bus:

The toll is likely to rise as more than 20 people were injured according to the government, which said the vehicle had been taking people to work. Ref. Source 2

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3 Afghan army soldiers killed in bomb attacks:

"Two army soldiers were martyred in Improvised Explosive Device attack in Dilaram district of western Farah province. One soldier died in similar attack in Qara Bagh district of eastern Ghazni province," The ministry said in a statement. Ref. Source 4

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ISAF Chief Salutes Afghan Forces For Securing Elections
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The commander of the International Security Assistance Force congratulated the people of Afghanistan on their historic election, and he also saluted the Afghan security forces for their efforts to make the elections happen.
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