Bagram allied base, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), military light tactical vehicle, soldiers, soldier

Bagram allied base, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), military light tactical vehicle, soldiers, soldier

Czech Defence Minister Lubomir Metnar (for ANO), not seen, paid a visit to Czech troops in Afghanistan on Friday and Saturday, November 22-23, 2019, during which he met the commander of the Bagram allied base, paid respect to the dead Czech soldiers (pictured) and gave Christmas present to Czech troops. The Czech military in Afghanistan will finish its protection of the base in late March, Metnar told journalists. Along with other allied troops, Czech soldiers were in charge of the security of the air base for over six years. On the photo are seen military light tactical vehicles (MRAP) and soldiers at the base. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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  • 2019/11/22 00:00:00
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