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U.S. Troop Deaths

A record 28 U.S. troops died in Afghanistan in June. In contrast to other record months, only two were killed in a helicopter crash.


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U.S. Deaths Rise in Afghanistan
Article | June was the deadliest month for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since the war there began in late 2001, as resilient and emboldened insurgents have stepped up attacks in an effort to gain control of the embattled country.
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