NATO forces suffer more casualties in Afghanistan, Canadian soldier latest to die
Bomb killed Cpl. Bulger of Edmonton
A Canadian soldier was killed and five injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle during a patrol in the Zhari District, near Kandahar on Friday.
The incident occurred south-west of Kandahar City. Killed in action was Cpl Nicholas Bulger from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry based in Edmonton.
On Thursday, British forces lost the highest ranking officer killed in action since the Falklands War in 1982.
Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe MBE, Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, and Trooper Joshua Hammond of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment were killed while six other British troops were critically hurt when a bomb went off near their convoy.
A U.S. Marine was also killed on Thursday and there were several wounded as a joint force of U.S. and Afghan troops attempted to recapture territory along the Helmand River which has been a major bastion of the Taliban.
The injured Canadian soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to the Role 3 Multi-National Medical Facility at the Kandahar Airfield. They are in good condition and under medical care.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our fallen comrade during this very difficult time,” the Canadian Department of National Defence said.
“Members of Task Force Kandahar are committed to improving security and increasing development in Kandahar Province. Despite these cowardly attacks we are determined to continue working with our Afghan and international partners towards a better future for the people of Afghanistan,” said a statement in Ottawa.
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