3 Croatian soldiers wounded in Afghanistan

Source: Xinhua| 2019-07-24 19:52:24|Editor: xuxin
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ZAGREB, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Three Croatian soldiers are wounded in a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Croatian Defense Minister Damir Krsticevic told media on Wednesday.

One soldier suffered head injuries and is in critical condition, while the other two are seriously injured but stable. The attack happened on early Wednesday morning when a motor with a suicidal bomber hit a vehicle with Croatian soldiers.

The soldiers are part of the Special Operation Advisory group in Afghanistan. They are under the British leadership with a task to advise and train Afghanistan's special police.

Croatian soldiers don't take part in combat operations in Afghanistan. They work as advisors and mentors helping Afghans security forces.

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