теперь уже 50 сгоревших фур насчитали (и вертушку в Гельманде)
Паки утверждают, что охрана конвоя была недостаточной и власти ничего о нём не знали:
Top Pakistani officials allege private contractors were transporting fuel and other supplies to NATO forces without proper security and knowledge of the authorities.
4 американца погибло, сбили из РПГ - вертолёт поддерживал огнём пехоту, на малой высоте.
NATO officials say that one of their military helicopters was brought down by insurgent fire in Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan, where Taliban militants have a strong presence. The four soldiers died in the attack are identified as Americans.
Afghan officials say the aircraft was flying at low altitude to give air support to ground troops in the Sangin district when a rocket-propelled grenade hit it.