Afghan helicopter crash kills 31 US troops

[Matt Damon]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14430735

A US helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan has killed 31 US special forces and seven Afghan soldiers, President Hamid Karzai's office says.

The helicopter was taking the personnel back to their base after an operation.

It is not clear how the crash happened but the Taliban have said they shot the helicopter down.

The incident is believed to be the biggest single loss of life for US forces in Afghanistan since they began operations in 2001.

Must pass on condolences.

 

[ToffeeBlueNose]

Always sad to hear the troops losing their lives R.I.P lest we forget

 

[Phenom]

Very sad day, anyone who goes to fight for their country has all my respect.

RIP guys.

 

[neonleon]

31 in a helicopter? How big was the thing?

That a chinook or something.

Taliban claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.

Jesus, I thought it was meant to be winding down there as well.

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

Gutted - tragic loss of life

 

[Woolly Blue]

Put's our EFC worries into perspective that does.

 

[chicoazul]

RIP brave lids.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Awful this. My thoughts are with their families. RIP.

 

[davek]

Is this the spectacular promised after Bin Laden was killed?

 

[linglong]

31 in a helicopter? How big was the thing?

That a chinook or something.

Taliban claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.

Jesus, I thought it was meant to be winding down there as well.

Sadly i fear it'll never end

 

[Dylan]

31 in a helicopter? How big was the thing?

That a chinook or something.

Taliban claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.

Jesus, I thought it was meant to be winding down there as well.

Might have been a MH-47...

 

[spikeman]

RIP. That's why 31 soldiers shouldn't be able to fit inside one helicopter. Tragic

 

[davek]

Special Forces onboard. Two dozen Navy Seals amongst them.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

Awful this. My thoughts are with their families. RIP.

Yes exactly

 

[Tubey]

Can't we just nuke them and be done with it? It's getting very old now.