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Apaches ambush Haqqani Network fighters in Paktika

US AH-64 Apache strike helicopters hit a Haqqani Network unit as it moved on a ridge line. The Haqqani Network unit is clearly seen on the Apache's Flir, or thermal imaging system. The Haqqani Network fighters were stalking US ground forces operating in Afghanistan's Paktika province. Nine Haqqani fighters were confirmed killed in the engagement.

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