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Alarm of Missile Attack at Kandahar Base
An alarm of missile attack was triggered at the military base in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Friday, February 26.
According to early information, a missile dropped in the base at about 17.45 hrs., Romanian time.
According to procedures, all personnel took shelter in the areas built for their protection.
The Ministry of National Defence watches closely both the missions of the Romanian troops and the enforcement of the measures for their safety.
About 600 Romanian troops are deployed to Afghanistan.
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