LTG Caldwell on North KAIA Shooting
Via the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan Combined Joint Public Affairs Office:
“Today NATO Training Mission Afghanistan suffered a tragic loss from an attack, which occurred this morning, resulting in the deaths of nine coalition trainers,” said U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell, IV, NTM-A commanding general. “On behalf of those here at NTM-A, I want to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of our trainers that were killed today.
“Although details are still unclear, we are working closely with the Afghan Ministry of Defense to determine the facts of the incident, and as our joint investigation moves forward, we will make more information available,” said Caldwell. “We remain vigilant in our efforts to continue to train and develop the Afghan National Security Force and resolute in our support for our Afghan partners.”
In the News:
Afghan Military Pilot Guns Down 8 NATO Troops – Voice of America
Shooting Incident in Kabul Leaves 9 Americans Dead – AFPS
Gunman Kills NATO Troops at Kabul Airport – New York Times
9 Americans Killed When Afghan Pilot Opens Fire – Los Angeles Times
Afghan Officer Opens Fire, Kills 9 Americans – Associated Press
Airport Attack Claimed by Taliban – Bloomberg
Shooting Raises Questions about Readiness, Loyalty – Christian Science Monitor
20 Incidents Where Afghan Forces Have ‘Turned’ – The Guardian
