Biggest bomb disposal of Afghan War so far
Bomb disposal heroes have carried out their biggest operation of the Afghan War…clearing a booby trapped village so driven out families could return. Eighty soldiers spent eight days doing a fingertip search of one time Taliban hotspot Char Coucha, which was riddled with home made bombs. More than 40 families have now been able to … [Read the full story]
Soldier braves bullets to save wounded Afghan girl
An innocent Afghan girl, gunned down by the Taliban, was saved by Corporal Aran Rushe of the Irish Regiment. He braved a hail of bullets to rescue little Sheefa, aged 8. Sheefa was treated and then air-lifted to a nearby hospital. It all happened when soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment were providing assistance … [Read the full story]
