German and U.S. soldiers have been involved in a firefight at Kabul airport between Afghan guards and an unidentified gunman, according to Germany’s military. One Afghan guard was killed in the exchange of fire on Aug. 23, which according to CNN began when a sniper outside the airport fired at Afghan security forces, who are assisting U.S. and international troops at the airport. Twenty people have died in the chaos at the airport in recent days as crowds of Afghans and foreigners throng the gates and perimeters, following a lightning victory for the Taliban. Some have been trampled to death as they try to escape the country in fear of reprisals for assisting Western troops. Two NATO officials at the airport said the situation was under control following the firefight. U.S. and German forces were involved in the clash, Germany’s military said. Three Afghan guards were being treated at a …
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