KABUL, Afghanistan, April 3 (UPI) -- Friendly fire by German troops killed six Afghan soldiers after three German troops died in fighting with the Taliban in Afghanistan, officials say.
The Afghan Defense Ministry said Saturday the German forces in northern Kunduz province mistook the Afghan soldiers for insurgents, CNN reported. The Afghan troops were taking food to troops in Khakani village Friday evening when they came under fire, the U.S. broadcaster said.