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17 Spanish Troops Die in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash

HeadlineAug 16, 2005

In Afghanistan — as many as 17 Spanish troops have died in a helicopter crash. Spain has about 850 troops deployed in the country as part of NATO’s operation there. At the time of the crash, the helicopter was taking part in a NATO training exercise. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

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