Hungarian soldiers were attacked in Afghanistan last Saturday in the area of Khilagay, however, nobody was hurt. 21 soldiers from the Hungarian-American Military Advisory Group as well as two battalions from the Afghan National Army (ANA) were included in the conflict. During the firefight, the Hungarian-American Military Advisory Group was supported by air forces.

The incident was preceded by missile attacks against the camp of the Hungarian-American Military Advisory Group. Investigations into circumstances and damage have already been launched by the allied and Afghan soldiers.

Currently 40 Hungarians serve in the Hungarian-American Military Advisory Group assigned to mentor one of the battalions of the Afghan National Army.

(Ministry of Defence)