Afghan soldier attacks US forces

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An Afghan soldier carried out an insider attack on American forces in northern Afghanistan, according to U.S. and Afghan officials.

It’s the second insider attack, known in the military as “green-on-blue,” of the month. Three U.S. soldiers were killed last week by an Afghan soldier who was supposed to be their partner in an attack claimed as a victory for the Taliban.

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