5 Georgian soldiers injured in Afghanistan as terrorists attack Bagram airfield
Georgia is the largest non-NATO contributor to the Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan. Photo: Defence Ministry press office.
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Five Georgian soldiers have received minor injuries after terrorists attacked the Bagram airfield in Afghanistan, Georgian Defence Ministry has reported earlier today.
The ministry says that Georgian soldiers from the 12th battalion - Gocha Muradashvili, Soso Kvinikadze, Roman Giunashvili, Ilia Takadze and David Bakhurauli have received minor injuries and there was no need of their taking to hospital.
They continue participation in the anti-terrorist operation,” the ministry reports.
The 12th battalion was involved in the NATO Resolute Support Mission last month.
The Resolute Support mission currently consists of more than 16,000 troops from 39 NATO Allies and partners.
Georgia is the largest non-NATO contributor to the Resolute Support mission with 870 soldiers.
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