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BREAKING NEWS: No injuries as Finnish patrol hit by roadside bomb attack


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A motorised patrol of Finnish peacekeeping forces was the target of a bomb attack in Afghanistan on Thursday morning.
      The observer group of six Finnish peacekeepers was patrolling in Sheberghan in the north of the country when a motorcycle or bicycle loaded with explosives went off.
     
One of the vehicles in the patrol suffered damage but they were able to get back to their base.
      The Finns are reported to be in good condition, and are continuing their service in the crisis management forces as normal.
      The incident is the third attack against a Finnish mobile patrol since 2007.


Previously in HS International Edition:
  Finnish peacekeeper killed in Afghanistan (23.5.2009)
  Finnish forces in Afghanistan face vicious opponents (21.4.2007)
  Failed bomb attack on Finnish base in Afghanistan (16.1.2007)

See also:
  Afghanistan: Now it’s Finland’s war, too (14.6.2009)

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 BREAKING NEWS: No injuries as Finnish patrol hit by roadside bomb attack

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