Four Canadian Soldiers Killed in Afghan Stabilization Operation

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CEFCOM NR–06.021 - September 3, 2006

OTTAWA – Four Canadian soldiers were killed today at approximately 8:50
a.m. Kandahar time as they fought to drive Taliban fighters from a region west
of Kandahar City. These casualties occurred on the second day of Operation Medusa,
a significant combined effort between the Afghan National Security Forces, Canada
and our other NATO partners in the International Security Assistance Force.
Two of the deceased soldiers are Warrant Officer Richard Francis Nolan and
Warrant Officer Frank Robert Mellish, both of 1st Batallion, Royal Canadian
Regiment, based in Petawawa, Ontario. Two families have requested that we not
release the names of their loved ones at this time. A number of Canadian soldiers
suffered non-life threatening wounds during today’s engagements - all
but one will return to duty. All next of kin has been contacted.
Operation MEDUSA is a large-scale ISAF stabilization operation aimed at removing
armed militants from the Panjwayi and Zhari district region so that displaced
villagers can return to their homes and re-establish their livelihoods without
living in constant fear of the Taliban.
“The Afghan people want peace and stability and they deserve our support,”
said ISAF Region South Commander, Brig-Gen David Fraser. ”The Afghan government
offers hope, development and reconstruction. The nations of ISAF stand shoulder
to shoulder with the people of Afghanistan.”
NOTE TO EDITOR:
Media briefings will be provided to embedded journalists at Kandahar Airfield
on an as needed basis.

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