Washington: Defence officials say four US troops have been killed at or near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
Officials said Tuesday the four were killed by indirect fire, likely a mortar or rocket, but they had no other details.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to provide details on the deaths.
The attack comes as US and allied forces formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police in a ceremony in Kabul.
The transition to Afghan-led security means US and other foreign combat troops will not be directly carrying the fight to the insurgency, but they will advise and back up the Afghan forces as needed with air support and medical evacuations.
Officials said Tuesday the four were killed by indirect fire, likely a mortar or rocket, but they had no other details.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to provide details on the deaths.
The transition to Afghan-led security means US and other foreign combat troops will not be directly carrying the fight to the insurgency, but they will advise and back up the Afghan forces as needed with air support and medical evacuations.
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