Courtesty of CNN.com
"Today, nearly a dozen insurgents and a US contractor were killed when a group launched an early attack on Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan. Nine service members were wounded and a building received minor damages during the attack, which included rockets, small arms and grenades. Four of the slain insurgents were "intended suicide bombers." US Army spokesman said the insurgents failed "to breach the perimeter" and were "unable to detonate their suicide vests." "The quick defensive reaction by the Bagram security forces likely saved a lot of lives." The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. Zabiullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, told CNN that 20 armed men wearing suicide vests stormed the base around 0400 with four of them detonating at the entrances to allow the other men to move in. Mujahid siad that a "major firefight" took place inside the base. Bagram is a heavily fortified base, its perimeter guarded by high fences and thick, concrete walls. I'm safe & sound--Praise God!!!
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