U.S. servicemember dies in Afghan battle
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-08-09 20:52

One U.S. service member and at least 16 suspected Taliban rebels were killed in fighting in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Tuesday.

The American was killed when Afghan and U.S. forces came under attack during a patrol Monday in southern Zabul province's Day Chopan district, triggering a firefight, the U.S. military said in a statement.

U.S. and coalition aircraft provided air support during the clash, it said.

Initial estimates showed that at least 16 suspected insurgents were killed, according to the statement.

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