Two Canadian Soldiers and Afghan Interpreter Killed in Afghanistan

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CEFCOM NR–07.034 - August 22, 2007
OTTAWA - Two Canadian soldiers, and one Afghan interpreter were killed at approximately 6:19 p.m. Kandahar time today when their Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV III) struck a suspected mine approximately 50 kms West of Kandahar City. One Canadian soldier and two Canadian journalists were also injured at the time of the explosion and have been evacuated by helicopter to the Multinational Hospital at Kandahar Airfield.
The incident occurred during Operation EAGLE EYE, a joint Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) and ISAF operation aimed at further stabilizing the District of Zharey. Members of the 3e Bataillon du Royal 22e Régiment and ANSF advanced to secure the western region of Zharey, where insurgents have been most active, to strengthen security conditions so that meetings can be held with local elders and authorities to support the delivery of reconstruction projects.
The names of the casualties are being withheld pending next of kin notification.
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NOTE TO EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
The identities and home units of the fallen will only be released when next-of-kin notification is complete, and in accordance with the family’s wishes.

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